Short- and long-term impact of the TaTME learning process: a single institutional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) is a promising and innovative approach for lower rectal cancer but requires high technical skill and learning process that can affect patient outcomes. We aimed to determine the learning curve of TaTME and then to assess its impact on 5-year oncologic outcomes.

Methods

Over a 54-month period, 94 patients underwent TaTME by experienced laparoscopic colorectal surgeons at our department. To provide a comprehensive overview of success, we used a composite criterion including the most relevant parameters related to the learning process: the conversion rate to an open procedure, TaTME procedure completion, severe postoperative morbidity, mesorectal integrity on macroscopic evaluation, and microscopic margins. Moving average m

SUBMITTER: Meillat H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11659337 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature