Over the last decade, with the acceptance of the need for improvements in the outcome of
patients affected with rectal cancer, there has been a significant increase in the literature …

Stereotactic navigation allows for real-time, image-guided surgery, thus providing an
augmented working environment for the operator. This technique can be applied to complex …

Aim To evaluate the use of a pathway for the introduction of transanal total mesorectal
excision (taTME) into Australia and New Zealand. Method A pathway for surgeons with an …

Background Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) has recently emerged as a
promising novel surgical procedure for rectal cancer. It is believed to hold the potential …

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 …

Introduction: First described in 1982, TME overcomes most of the concerns regarding
adequate local control after anterior rectal resection. TME requires close sharp dissection …

Introduction: The surgical approach to total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer has
undergone a substantial evolution with the adoption of more minimally invasive procedures …

The pathogenesis of colon cancer (Cca) is to be further investigated. Vitamin D deficiency is
associated with cancer growth; the underlying mechanism is unclear. Published data …

Background: In an aging society, the incidence and relevance of rectal cancer as one of the
most frequent gastrointestinal cancers gains in importance. Excellent surgery and up-to-date …

Background: We describe advanced applications of transanal total mesorectal excision
(taTME) in locally advanced rectal cancer and report on short-term clinicopathological …