Background Designing studies to assess critically novel procedures can be challenging;
thus, the process to achieve robust evidence is frequently problematic. The aim of this …

BACKGROUND: Transanal total mesorectal excision is a promising surgical procedure for
mid to low rectal cancer. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the short-term …

Background The management of rectal cancer has evolved over the years, including the
recent rise of Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (TaTME). TaTME addresses the …

This article documents the consensus of an expert group of surgeons from the Second
International Trans‐anal Total Mesorectal Excision (Ta TME) Conference held in Paris in …

AIM: To describe the role of Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) in minimally
invasive rectal cancer surgery, to examine the differences in patient selection and in …

Background Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) is a safe and effective technique.
We have progressively developed a systematic approach in the single-surgeon setting. The …

Background Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) represents a novel approach to
rectal dissection. Although many structured training programs have been developed …

OBJECTIVE: to introduce the study method of Chinese Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision
(TaTME) registry Collaborative (CTRC), and report the short-term clinical-oncological …

BACKGROUND: The interest and adoption of transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) is
growing worldwide, but evidence on nationwide implementation and short-term outcomes is …

Tremendous innovations have taken place in surgical procedures, but contrary to drug
development, this process has been unregulated in the past. IDEAL promotes a structured …