Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) has evolved over the past decade fueled by
advances in minimally invasive surgery. The technique aims to overcome the constraints …

Aim The surgical technique used for transanal total mesorectal excision (Ta TME) was
reviewed including the oncological quality of resection and the peri‐operative outcome …

Background The anatomic difficulties that we have to deal with in open surgery for rectal
cancer have not been overcome with the laparoscopic approach. In the search for a solution …

Background: Previous publications have suggested that endoscopic transanal proctectomy
(ETAP) is a promising technique and may be an alternative to conventional low anterior …

Total mesorectal excision (TME) is the gold standard surgical treatment for mid-and low
rectal cancer; however, it is associated with specific technical hurdles. Transanal TME …

This article documents the consensus of an expert group of surgeons from the Second
International Trans‐anal Total Mesorectal Excision (Ta TME) Conference held in Paris in …

Transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS), which can provide high-quality local excision
for rectal neoplasia, has emerged as an important alternative to transanal endoscopic …

Aim Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (La TME) has improved short‐term outcomes of
rectal cancer surgery with comparable oncological results to open approach. La TME can be …

Background With increasing interest in natural orifice surgery, there has been a dramatic
evolution of transanal and endoluminal surgical techniques. These techniques began with …

Achieving a clear distal or circumferential resection margins with laparoscopic total
mesorectal excision (TME) may be laborious, especially in obese males and when operating …