The oncologic principle of total mesorectal excision (TME), introduced by Heald and
colleagues,[1] involves dissection along the mesorectal fascial plane and removing the …

Total mesorectal excision (TME) has transformed the outcome of surgery for patients with
rectal cancer since its inception more than 25 years ago. 1 Subsequently, with the …

Objective: To determine the morbidity, mortality, and pathologic outcomes of transanal total
mesorectal resection (taTME) versus laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (laTME) among …

Over decades, the total mesorectal excision (TME) has become the standard technique for
rectal cancer surgery [1]. Recently, through advances in technology and surgical technique …

Laparoscopic surgery is widely used for rectal cancer; however, this technique is
challenging due to tapering of the mesorectum in the pelvis, and the forward angle of the …

The surgical treatment of rectal cancer has changed dramatically over the last several
decades. While the standard of care for curative oncologic resection remains total …

Abstract cTotal mesorectal excision (TME) is the gold standard treatment for rectal cancers
that cannot be treated with local excision alone and locally advanced rectal cancers after …

TPS3631 Background: Since 1982, Total Mesorectum Excision (TME) was regarded as a
golden standard for radical resection of rectal cancer. Current evidences have proved that …

Low anterior resection (LAR) with total mesorectal excision (TME) can present a technical
challenge in patients with middle or lower third rectal tumors. The challenge increases in …

Total mesorectal excision (TME) has become the gold standard technique for rectal cancer
surgery with curative intent. Advantages in technology and surgical innovation lead to the …