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 …

Background The aim in rectal cancer surgery is to cure with minimal impact on the quality of
life. Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) seems to be a safe and feasible alternative …

Background Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) has rapidly become an important
component of the treatment of rectal cancer surgery. Cohort studies have shown feasibility …

Background The aim of this study was to compare long-term oncological, functional
outcomes and quality of life (QoL) after transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) and …

Background Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) is emerging as a novel alternative
to laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LaTME). The aim of this study was to compare …

Background Total mesorectal excision (TME) gives excellent oncological results in rectal
cancer treatment, but patients may experience functional problems. A novel approach to …

Background Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) has potential benefits of better
visual control, especially in male patients with a high body mass index and low rectal …

Objective To compare short-term results of total mesorectal excision (TME) for mid and low
rectal cancer, achieved by transanal (TaTME), laparoscopic (LaTME), and open (OpTME) …

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 …

Background Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) is a relatively new and demanding
technique for rectal cancer treatment. Results from national datasets are absent and …