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Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision: Why, When, and How.


ABSTRACT: Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) has evolved over the past decade fueled by advances in minimally invasive surgery. The technique aims to overcome the constraints posed by a narrow rigid pelvis and poor TME visualization that are encountered during "top-down" rectal surgery. A more accurate pelvic dissection should subsequently result in safer oncological resections and better preservation of pelvic autonomic nerves. taTME is an advanced complex technique that requires dedicated training and experience in TME surgery. Initial results from small cohorts are promising and confirmation by randomized controlled trials is eagerly awaited.

SUBMITTER: Penna M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5703657 | biostudies-other | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision: Why, When, and How.

Penna Marta M   Cunningham Christopher C   Hompes Roel R  

Clinics in colon and rectal surgery 20171127 5


Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) has evolved over the past decade fueled by advances in minimally invasive surgery. The technique aims to overcome the constraints posed by a narrow rigid pelvis and poor TME visualization that are encountered during "top-down" rectal surgery. A more accurate pelvic dissection should subsequently result in safer oncological resections and better preservation of pelvic autonomic nerves. taTME is an advanced complex technique that requires dedicated train  ...[more]

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