Background Early rectal cancer (ERC) is adenocarcinoma that has invaded into, but not
extended beyond, the submucosa of the rectum (that is a T1 tumour). Local excision is …

Despite innovative advancements, distally located rectal cancer remains a critical disease of
challenging management. The crucial location of the tumor predisposes it to a …

longer distinctly identified, the sacral promontory is generally recognized as the transition
point from a radiographic perspective. Preoperatively, a tumor whose distal margin is seen …

Background The last 30 years have witnessed a significant increase in the diagnosis of early-
stage rectal cancer and the development of new strategies to reduce the treatment-related …

Background Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), a recent
development in the field of minimally invasive surgery, may offer advantages over open and …

PURPOSE: Transanal endoscopic microsurgery provides a minimally invasive alternative to
radical surgery for excision of benign and malignant rectal tumors. The purpose of this study …

Aim Comparison of transanal excision (TE) and transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) of
rectal adenomas (RA) has rarely been performed. Method From 1990 to 2007, the results of …

Objectives To assess the prevalence of and risk factors for urinary (UI) and fecal (FI)
incontinence in adults in long-term care (LTC) settings and in the community, the …

Objective: This study describes the outcomes for 200 consecutive transanal minimally
invasive surgery (TAMIS) local excision (LE) for rectal neoplasia. Background: TAMIS is an …

Introduction Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) provides direct endoscopic access
to the rectum and peritoneal cavity. The feasibility of natural orifice translumenal endoscopic …