BACKGROUND: Transanal endoscopic microsurgery is the intraluminal excision of rectal
lesions with the use of instrumentation to maintain a stable pneumorectum, enabling a …

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: Since its inception in 2009, transanal minimally invasive surgery has been
used increasingly in the United States and internationally as an alternative to local excision …

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 …

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 …

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 for local excision of rectal
neoplasms with greater exposure than transanal excision and less morbidity than …

Background Peritoneal perforation (PP) is frequently reported as a complication of transanal
endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). Nevertheless, these concerns have only rarely been …

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

Background Peritoneal entry during transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) can usually
be managed transanally with full-thickness suture closure by experienced operators. The …