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Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 1/2016

01-01-2016 | Challenges in Coloproctology

The quest for precision in transanal total mesorectal excision

Authors: A. G. Franchini Melani, M. Diana, J. Marescaux

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Transanal total mesorectal excision (TME) is an emerging minimally invasive approach to rectal cancer, with encouraging preliminary results. However, the new surgical anatomy of the bottom-up approach complicates surgical understanding and increases the risks of inadvertent injuries to crucial anatomical structures, including nerves. Key elements to improve the safety and stimulate interest in such a complex technique might be robotics and image guidance, to enhance the level of precision. In this editorial, some of the technologies that could be used for precision TME are outlined, in light of the experience of our Institute for Image-Guided Surgery.
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Metadata
Title
The quest for precision in transanal total mesorectal excision
Authors
A. G. Franchini Melani
M. Diana
J. Marescaux
Publication date
01-01-2016
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 1/2016
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-015-1405-3

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