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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 6/2015

01-06-2015 | Video Forum

The use of a lighted stent as a method for identifying the urethra in male patients undergoing transanal total mesorectal excision: a video demonstration

Authors: S. Atallah, B. Martin-Perez, J. Drake, P. Stotland, S. Ashamalla, M. Albert

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 6/2015

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The application of transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) for total mesorectal excision (TME) has undergone rapid adoption by expert colorectal surgeons worldwide [1]. It represents one of the most important new techniques for the management of distal rectal cancer [2]. However, the unique approach from below is unfamiliar to rectal cancer surgeons and mandates appropriate training and education. Even with adequate training, there is a risk of urethral injury with TAMIS-TME [3]. …
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Araujo SE, Crawshaw B, Mendes CR, Delaney CP (2015) Transanal total mesorectal excision: a systematic review of the experimental and clinical evidence. Tech Coloproctol 19:69–82CrossRefPubMed
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Rouanet P, Mourregot A, Azar CC et al (2013) Transanal endoscopic proctectomy: an innovative procedure for difficult resection of rectal tumors in men with narrow pelvis. Dis Colon Rectum 56:408–415CrossRefPubMed
Metadata
Title
The use of a lighted stent as a method for identifying the urethra in male patients undergoing transanal total mesorectal excision: a video demonstration
Authors
S. Atallah
B. Martin-Perez
J. Drake
P. Stotland
S. Ashamalla
M. Albert
Publication date
01-06-2015
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 6/2015
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-015-1297-2

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