Importance Retrorectal tumors are rare lesions that comprise a multitude of histologic types.
Reports are limited to small single‐institution case series, and recommendations on the …

Retrorectal tumors are rare tumors that require resection for symptoms, malignancy and
potential malignant transformation. Traditional approaches have included laparotomy …

Aim Tailgut cysts are rare congenital lesions typically presenting as presacral masses. A
variable clinical presentation often leads to misdiagnosis and unsuccessful operations …

Aim The aim of this study was to describe the surgical management, outcomes and risk of
malignancy of presacral tailgut cysts. Method A retrospective analysis of all patients who …

Objective: To report the largest multicentric experience on surgical management of
retrorectal tumors (RRT). Background: Literature data on RRT is limited. There is no …

Aim Tumours in the retrorectal space are rare and pathologically heterogeneous. The roles
of imaging and preoperative biopsy, nonoperative management and the indications for …

Background Presacral tumors are a group of rare and heterogeneous tumors that arise from
the potential presacral space between the rectum and sacrum. The low occurrence and …

Aim The management strategy for retrorectal tumours is complex. Due to their rarity, few
surgeons have expertise in management. Method A systematic literature review was …

Introduction: Tailgut cysts or retrorectal cystic hamartomas are congenital developmental
lesions which are often misdiagnosed due to their rare incidence, anatomical position and …

Aim The aim of this single‐institution study was to analyse the diagnostic methods,
preoperative work‐up and outcomes of 52 retro‐rectal tumours. Method All patients treated …