Throughout history, surgeons have been on a quest to refine the surgical treatment options
for their patients and to minimize operative trauma. During the last three decades, there …

Aim Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) is a surgical approach for treating mid to
low rectal cancer as well as other colorectal diseases. Since the procedure is difficult to …

Background Resection of low rectal adenocarcinoma can be challenging in the narrow
pelvis of male patients. Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) appears to offer …

Background: Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) is potentially the answer to
refractory challenges in rectal cancer surgery. The surgical dissection in the deep pelvis is …

Introduction: Some patients undergoing transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) may
experience post-surgical complications, such as impaired bowel function and urogenital and …

RESULTS: A total of 102 patients underwent transanal total mesorectal excision as
described. Mean operative time was 185.0+ 87.5 minutes (range, 60–480 min), and there …

Background Despite the increasing utilization of transanal total mesorectal excision as a
promising approach for low rectal cancer, the feasibility and safety of transperineal minimally …

Abstract Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (TaTME) has recently been developed to
overcome the difficulties associated with conventional laparoscopic or robotic TME. TaTME …

Background Rectal purse string placement for transanal mesorectal excision is challenging,
and practice is difficult. The objective of this study is to build an endoscopic rectal purse …

Background: During transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME), sustained dilation of the
anal canal occurs, which can cause anatomical and functional damage to the sphincter …