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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 7/2016

01-07-2016 | How I do it

Critical concepts and important anatomic landmarks encountered during transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME): toward the mastery of a new operation for rectal cancer surgery

Authors: S. Atallah, M. Albert, J. R. T. Monson

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 7/2016

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Abstract

Over the past 3 years, colorectal surgeons have begun to adapt the technique of transanal total mesorectal excision. As international experience has been quickly forged, an improved recognition of the pitfalls and the practical details of this disruptive technique have been realized. The purpose of this technical note was to express the various nuances of transanal total mesorectal excision as learned during the course of its clinical application and international teaching, so as to rapidly communicate and share important insights with other surgeons who are in the early adoption phase of this approach. The technical points specific to transanal total mesorectal excision are addressed herein. When correctly applied, these will likely improve the quality of surgery and decrease morbidity attributable to inexperience with the transanal approach to total mesorectal excision.
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Metadata
Title
Critical concepts and important anatomic landmarks encountered during transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME): toward the mastery of a new operation for rectal cancer surgery
Authors
S. Atallah
M. Albert
J. R. T. Monson
Publication date
01-07-2016
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 7/2016
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-016-1475-x

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