Half of the local regional recurrences from rectal cancer are nowadays located in the lateral
compartments, most likely due to lateral lymph node (LLN) metastases. There is evidence …

Background Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) has been proposed as an
approach in patients with mid and low rectal cancer. The TaTME procedure has been …

Objective: This study aimed to determine local recurrence (LR) rate and pattern after
transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer. Background: TaTME for mid …

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

Background Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for mid and low rectal cancer has
been shown to improve short-term outcomes, mostly due to lower conversion rates and with …

The understanding of the oncologic principles of surgical resection for colorectal cancer has
evolved greatly over the last few decades since the concept of total mesorectal excision …

The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) has noted with
concern the results of transanal total mesorectal excision (TME) procedures reported by the …

Background Dividing a surgical procedure into a sequence of identifiable and meaningful
steps facilitates intraoperative video data acquisition and storage. These efforts are …

Rectal cancer surgery has many important technical considerations, including the significant
challenges of operating within a confined space with limited visibility and maneuverability …

Aim Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) has been suggested as a potential
solution for the resection of challenging mid and low rectal cancer. This relatively complex …