Transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a multicentric cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) has recently emerged as a promising novel surgical procedure for rectal cancer. It is believed to hold the potential advantage of providing better access to mobilize the distal rectum and achieving better pathologic results. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of taTME for rectal cancer and summarize the preliminary experience in 10 Chinese hospitals.

Methods

A total of 211 patients were enrolled in this study. Variables for evaluation of safety, feasibility, and oncologic outcomes were retrospectively collected and analysed.

Results

The median distance between the tumor and the anal verge was 5.9 cm (range, 1.5-12 cm). The median operating time was 280 min (range, 70-600 min) and the median estimated int

SUBMITTER: Kang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7034231 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature