Full-thickness intraperitoneal excision by transanal endoscopic microsurgery does not increase short-term complications

JA Gavagan, MH Whiteford, LL Swanstrom - The American journal of …, 2004 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) is a minimally invasive technique for
full-thickness excision of benign and malignant rectal neoplasms located 4 to 24 cm above …

Transanal endoscopic microsurgery with entrance into the peritoneal cavity: is it safe?

JH Marks, JL Frenkel, CE Greenleaf… - Diseases of the Colon …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Relative contraindications for transanal endoscopic microsurgery include
high, anterior-based lesions for full-thickness excisions because of worries about entering …

Complications after transanal endoscopic microsurgical resection correlate with location of rectal neoplasms

D Kreissler-Haag, J Schuld, W Lindemann, J König… - Surgical …, 2008 - Springer
Purpose Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) is a technique that has found its place in
routine practice due to its minimal invasive character and associated low morbidity. The …

Complications of transanal endoscopic microsurgery are rare and minor: a single institution's analysis and comparison to existing data

AS Kumar, J Coralic, DC Kelleher… - Diseases of the colon …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Transanal endoscopic microsurgery, a minimally invasive procedure for
treatment of early-stage rectal cancer, carcinoid tumors, and adenomas, is shown to be a …

Transanal endoscopic microsurgery for excision of rectal lesions: technique and initial results

K Azimuddin, RD Riether, JJ Stasik… - Surgical Laparoscopy …, 2000 - journals.lww.com
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 …

Does peritoneal perforation affect short-and long-term outcomes after transanal endoscopic microsurgery?

M Morino, ME Allaix, F Famiglietti, M Caldart… - Surgical endoscopy, 2013 - Springer
Background Peritoneal perforation (PP) is frequently reported as a complication of transanal
endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). Nevertheless, these concerns have only rarely been …

Perforation into the peritoneal cavity during transanal endoscopic microsurgery for rectal cancer is not associated with major complications or oncological compromise

G Baatrup, T Borschitz, C Cunningham, N Qvist - Surgical endoscopy, 2009 - Springer
Background This study was designed to investigate short-term and long-term consequences
from perforation to the peritoneal cavity during transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) for …

The creation of a peritoneal defect in transanal endoscopic microsurgery does not increase complications

A Ramwell, J Evans, M Bignell, J Mathias… - Colorectal …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Introduction During Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgical (TEMS) full‐thickness
excision of a rectal lesion above the peritoneal reflection, entrance to the peritoneal cavity is …

Transanal endoscopic resection with peritoneal entry: a word of caution

G Molina, L Bordeianou, P Shellito, P Sylla - Surgical endoscopy, 2016 - Springer
Background Peritoneal entry during transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) can usually
be managed transanally with full-thickness suture closure by experienced operators. The …

Transanal endoscopic microsurgery for rectal neoplasms. How I do it

ME Allaix, A Arezzo, S Arolfo, M Caldart… - Journal of …, 2013 - Springer
Introduction Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) has revolutionized the technique
and outcomes of transanal surgery, becoming the standard of treatment for large sessile …