Journal article
Experience beyond the learning curve of transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) and its effect on the incidence of anastomotic leak
Abstract
BackgroundThe most important advancement in the surgical management of rectal cancer has been the introduction of total mesorectal excision (TME). Technical limitations to approaching mid and distal lesions remain. The recently described transanal TME makes it possible to minimize some of the difficulties by improving access. Anastomotic leak is a persistent concern after colorectal surgery no matter what technique is used. The objective of …
Authors
Caycedo-Marulanda A; Verschoor CP
Journal
Techniques in Coloproctology, Vol. 24, No. 4, pp. 309–316
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
April 2020
DOI
10.1007/s10151-020-02160-6
ISSN
1123-6337