PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to systematically review the evidence relating to the
safety and efficacy of transanal endoscopic microsurgery, a relatively new technique used to …

Background and study aims: Large (> 2 cm) rectal adenomas are currently treated by either
transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) or piecemeal endoscopic mucosal resection …

Background Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) allows locally complete excision of
rectal tumours and provides an alternative to conventional surgery for benign tumours …

Objective Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) is considered to be a safe and effective
treatment for selected rectal neoplasms. We demonstrate that in addition to the recognized …

Background T1 rectal cancer (RC) patients are increasingly being treated by local resection
alone but uniform surveillance strategies thereafter are lacking. To determine whether …

Background The authors present their experience with rectal adenomas managed by
transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). The goals of this study were to examine our …

Background The authors present their experience with rectal cancers managed by transanal
endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). Methods This prospective study investigated patients …

Objective The optimal aim of oncological surgery is to balance cancer outcomes with
preservation of function and quality of life. Radical resection (RR) offers the best curative …

Objective Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) has become increasingly common in
the management of rectal adenomas and also in selected cases of rectal carcinomas. The …

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Transanal endoscopic microsurgery is a minimally invasive
technique that allows the excision of benign and selected malignant tumours. We present a …