Importance Proponents of novel transanal total mesorectal excision (TME) suggest the
procedure overcomes the technical and oncologic challenges of conventional approaches …

Objective: This study aimed to determine local recurrence (LR) rate and pattern after
transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer. Background: TaTME for mid …

Background: The oncologic safety of transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal
cancer has recently been questioned, with high local recurrence (LR) rates reported in …

Background Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) appears to have favorable
surgical and pathological outcomes. However, the evidence on survival outcomes remains …

Background: Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) is a novel technique to treat rectal
cancer and also to obtain good-quality specimens. This study investigated the clinical results …

BACKGROUND: Recent series have raised concerns about the oncologic outcomes of
transanal total mesorectal excision for mid and low rectal cancer. There is a paucity of large …

Background For patients with mid and distal rectal cancer, robust evidence on long-term
outcome and causal treatment effects of transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) is …

Background Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) is a relatively new and demanding
technique for rectal cancer treatment. Results from national datasets are absent and …

Introduction Since transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) was introduced, it has
become an important topic in rectal cancer treatment. Many previous studies reported …

Purpose Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) has the potential advantages for
patients with low rectal cancer. The objective of this meta-analysis was to identify the …