Minimally invasive surgery has demonstrated many benefits in general surgery, particularly
in colon and rectal procedures. On the other hand, it has some limitations that must be taken …

Background The role of laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery has been questioned owing to
conflicting reports on pathological outcomes from recent RCTs. However, it is unclear …

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

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is dedicated to ensuring
highquality patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of …

Aim Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) has been suggested as a potential
solution for the resection of challenging mid and low rectal cancer. This relatively complex …

Background and aims Although rectal cancer is predominantly a disease of older patients,
current guidelines do not incorporate optimal treatment recommendations for the elderly and …

Background Evidence and practice recommendations on the use of transanal total
mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer are conflicting. Objective We aimed to …

Background Bowel dysfunction after rectal cancer surgery is common, with some
experiencing low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is common after rectal cancer surgery …

Purpose Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) has been proposed as an alternative
to laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LapTME) in distal rectal tumors. Despite …

Background Minimally invasive (MI) surgery has revolutionised surgery, becoming the
standard of care in many countries around the globe. Observed benefits over traditional …