ArticleSurgical endoscopy2012
Feasibility of transanal minimally invasive surgery for mid-rectal lesions.
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- Bridging the gap: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis on the management of rectal wall defect after transanal excision.Techniques in coloproctology · 2026Pooled it
- Should the rectal defect be closed following transanal local excision of rectal tumors? A systematic review and meta-analysis.Techniques in coloproctology · 2017Pooled it
- A systematic review of transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) from 2010 to 2013.Techniques in coloproctology · 2014Pooled it
- What is the best tool for transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM)? A case-matched study in 74 patients comparing a standard platform and a disposable material.International journal of colorectal disease · 2017Trial
- Transanal single-port microsurgery for rectal tumors: minimal invasive surgery under spinal anesthesia.Surgical endoscopy · 2014Trial
- Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery for Rectal Lesions.JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic SurgeonsTrial
- Efficacy, Safety and Oncological Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Approaches (EMR, ESD and TAMIS) for Early Rectal Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Medical devices (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026Review
- Successful Sphincter-Preserving Resection of a Giant Rectal Schwannoma Using Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision: A Case Report.Surgical case reports · 2026Article
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- Minimally Invasive Rectal Surgery: Current Status and Future Perspectives in the Era of Digital Surgery.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Combined Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection and Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery for Rectal Laterally Spreading Tumor after Prior Transanal Resection: A Case Report.Surgical case reports · 2025Article
- Solitary fibrous tumor within the mesorectum: literature review based on a case report of resection by transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS).International journal of colorectal disease · 2024Review
- Transanal full-thickness excision for rectal neoplasm: is it advisable to leave the defect open?Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2023Article
- The role of bowel for minimally invasive treatment of stricture disease.Frontiers in urology · 2023Review
- Robotic transanal minimally invasive surgery: a case series.Surgical endoscopy · 2022Article
- Transanal minimally invasive surgery for rectal neuroendocrine tumors.Surgical endoscopy · 2021Article
- Transanal minimally invasive surgery using laparoscopic instruments of the rectum: A review.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2021Review
- Education and Training in Transanal Endoscopic Surgery and Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision.Clinics in colon and rectal surgery · 2021Review
- Single-port robotic transanal minimally invasive surgery (SPR-TAMIS) approach to local excision of rectal tumors.Techniques in coloproctology · 2021Article
- Feasibility and Advantages of Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) for Various Lesions in the Rectum.Journal of minimally invasive surgery · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundTransanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) has emerged as an alternative to transanal endoscopic microsurgery. We assessed the feasibility of TAMIS for lesions located in the mid rectum.
methodsFrom July 2010 to October 2011, 16 consecutive patients with rectal pathology underwent TAMIS. After a single-incision laparoscopic surgery port was introduced into the anal canal, pneumorectum was established with a laparoscopic device, followed by transanal excision with conventional laparoscopic instruments, including graspers, monopolar electrocautery, and needle drivers. Clinicopathological findings, surgical procedure results, and perioperative outcomes were determined prospectively.
resultsOf the 16 patients, 11 had rectal cancers (3 T1 lesions and 8 after preoperative chemoradiotherapy), 4 had neuroendocrine tumors, and 1 had a mucocele. The median length of the lesions from anal verge was 7.5 cm (range 4-10 cm). All procedures were completed laparoscopically without conversion to conventional transanal approach. The median operating time was 86 min (range 33-160 min), and the median estimated blood loss was 15 ml (range 0-150 ml) with no patient requiring intraoperative transfusions. There was no surgical morbidity or mortality, but one patient died during follow-up due to synchronous advanced gastric cancer. The median postoperative hospital stay was 3 days (range 2-6 days).
conclusionsTAMIS seems to be a feasible and safe treatment option for lesions located in the mid rectum.
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