Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) is a minimally invasive surgical technique for
performing local excision of rectal lesions in the mid and upper rectum that would otherwise …

Background: Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) can access the whole rectum up to
20 cm from the anal verge. Due to its excellent view and accurate dissection, TEM is useful …

The aim of this study was to review experience with transanal endoscopic microsurgery
(TEM) and to assess its applicability to an existing practice of colorectal surgeons. Patients …

Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) permits precise excision of favorable tumors from
the mid and proximal rectum, thus avoiding transsacral and low anterior resection in select …

Background: Local excision of rectal lesions is being increasingly undertaken, especially in
those unfit for major surgery. The traditional transanal approach is often cumbersome and …

Objective Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM), a minimally invasive technique has
been employed in the excision of benign and well‐selected malignant rectal tumours since …

METHODS: From 1996 to 2007, 353 consecutive rectal adenomas were evaluated
according to a standard protocol. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery was intended in all …

Background: Transanal endoscopic microsurgery is a form of minimally invasive rectal
surgery first used at Cabrini Hospital in April 1997. This paper presents a prospective …

Background: Transanal endoscopic microsurgery was introduced in the early 1980s. Since
then, increasing numbers of rectal adenomas are being excised by this technique. The aim …

Objectives Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM), a minimally invasive technique has
been employed in the excision of benign and selected malignant rectal tumours since 1983 …