Defining the learning curve for transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal adenocarcinoma

L Lee, J Kelly, GJ Nassif, TC deBeche-Adams… - Surgical …, 2020 - Springer
Background Early observational data suggest that this approach is safe and feasible, but it is
technically challenging and the learning curve has not yet been determined. The objective of …

Transanal versus transabdominal minimally invasive (completion) proctectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in ulcerative colitis: a comparative study

AB van Overstraeten, A Mark-Christensen… - Annals of …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Objective: This study aims to compare surgical outcome of transanal ileal pouch-anal
anastomosis (ta-IPAA) with transabdominal minimal invasive approach in ulcerative colitis …

[HTML][HTML] Experience beyond the learning curve of transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) and its effect on the incidence of anastomotic leak

A Caycedo-Marulanda, CP Verschoor - Techniques in Coloproctology, 2020 - Springer
Background The most important advancement in the surgical management of rectal cancer
has been the introduction of total mesorectal excision (TME). Technical limitations to …

[HTML][HTML] Canadian taTME expert collaboration (CaTaCO) position statement

A Caycedo-Marulanda, CJ Brown, SA Chadi… - Surgical …, 2020 - Springer
Introduction Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) is a novel approach to surgery for
rectal cancer. The technique has gained significant popularity in the surgical community due …

[HTML][HTML] Quality of life and functional outcomes after laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LaTME) and transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) for rectal cancer …

S Lauricella, F Brucchi, FM Carrano, D Cassini… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose Concerns exist regarding the potential for transanal total mesorectal excision
(TaTME) to yield poorer functional outcomes compared to laparoscopic TME (LaTME). The …

TaTME: analysis of the evacuatory outcomes and EUS anal sphincter

P Leão, C Santos, A Goulart, AC Caetano… - … Invasive Therapy & …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: Some patients undergoing transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) may
experience post-surgical complications, such as impaired bowel function and urogenital and …

How is rectal cancer managed: a survey exploring current practice patterns in Canada

A Crawford, J Firtell, A Caycedo-Marulanda - Journal of Gastrointestinal …, 2019 - Springer
Introduction Locally advanced rectal cancers are most often treated with neoadjuvant
chemoradiation followed by surgical resection. However, there are differing opinions …

A snapshot of the international views of the treatment of rectal cancer patients, a multi-regional survey: international tendencies in rectal cancer

A Caycedo-Marulanda, SV Patel, CP Verschoor… - World Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Background Management of rectal cancer has a number of potentially appropriate
alternatives for each patient. Despite acceptance of standards, practices may vary among …

Exploring the perioperative outcomes of a sample of successful adopters of transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) during the learning phase

A Caycedo-Marulanda, K Nadeau, CP Verschoor… - Surgery, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Transanal total mesorectal excision can be a technically challenging operation
to master. While many early adopters have reported adequate outcomes, others have failed …

Purse-string rupture: pitfalls of transanal total mesorectal excision (Cecil approach)

B Martin-Perez, A Otero-Piñeiro, AM Lacy - Techniques in Coloproctology, 2018 - Springer
Total mesorectal excision (TME) is the cornerstone of rectal cancer treatment. Transanal
total mesorectal excision (TaTME), first described in 2010, is a new technique that is being …