Acta chirurgica Iugoslavica 2012 Volume 59, Issue 2, Pages: 87-90
https://doi.org/10.2298/ACI1202087M
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Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) for T1 rectal cancer
Maggiori Léon (Department of Colorectal Surgery, Pôle des Maladies de l’Appareil Digestif (PMAD), Beaujon Hospital, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), University Denis Diderot (Paris VII), France)
Panis Yves (Department of Colorectal Surgery, Pôle des Maladies de l’Appareil Digestif (PMAD), Beaujon Hospital, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), University Denis Diderot (Paris VII), France)
Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) was introduced in 1983 as an
alternative to radical proctectomy for the management of rectal adenomas
unsuitable for endoscopic or standard transanal resection. Since, its
indications have progressively broadened to early rectal cancer. This review
article will assess the role of TEM for T1 rectal cancer management, along
with its operative and long-term results.
Keywords: rectal cancer, transanal endoscopic microsurgery, local excision