Thirty per cent of all colorectal tumours develop in the rectum. The location of the rectum
within the bony pelvis and its proximity to vital structures presents significant therapeutic …

Background Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) is a safe alternative to
laparoscopic TME for mid and low rectal cancer. TaTME allows improved visualization of the …

Objective: To compare the quality of surgical resection of transanal total mesorectal excision
(TA-TME) and robotic total mesorectal excision (R-TME). Background: Both TA-TME and R …

Background Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) seems to be a valid alternative to
the open or laparoscopic TME. Quality of the TME specimen is the most important prognostic …

Introduction Total mesorectal excision (TME) is the standard procedure for middle lower
rectal cancer, and transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) was founded as a valid …

Inflammasomes are multiprotein intracellular complexes which are responsible for the
activation of inflammatory responses. Among various subtypes of inflammasomes, NLRP3 …

BACKGROUND: The International Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision Registry group
showed that transanal total mesorectal excision included clinical issues regarding …

Surgery remains the gold standard for the treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer. The
most effective approach to reduce locoregional recurrence is total mesorectal excision …

BACKGROUND: Ever since transanal total mesorectal excision was introduced by Sylla and
Lacy in 2010, it has become more popular among colorectal surgeons. However, some …

BACKGROUND: Redo surgery of persisting pelvic sepsis or chronic presacral sinus after
low anterior resection for rectal cancer is challenging. Transanal minimally invasive surgery …