ReviewWorld journal of gastroenterology2015
Transanal total mesorectal excision: A valid option for rectal cancer?
Review in World journal of gastroenterology, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03574493 (Rectal Surgery Evaluation Trial), which is not on this map. Cited by 18 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Rectal Surgery Evaluation Trial (RESET): Laparotomy vs Laparoscopy vs Robotic vs TaTME Rectal Surgery Matched Parallel Cohort Trial for High Surgical Risk Cancer Patients, With Mid- to Low Rectal Cancer
Who cites it
18 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 39 citations in OpenAlex.
- Functional outcomes and quality of life following open versus laparoscopic versus robot-assisted versus transanal total mesorectal excision in rectal cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Pooled it
- Functional complaints and quality of life after transanal total mesorectal excision: a meta-analysis.The British journal of surgery · 2020Pooled it
- Pooled it
- Long-term oncologic outcomes after transanal total mesorectal excision: a single-center cohort with a minimum of 5-year follow-up.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Predictive model for sphincter preservation in lower rectal cancer.World journal of clinical oncology · 2025Article
- Feasibility of hybrid robotic rectal surgery.Surgery today · 2025Article
- Sphincter-preserving effect of robotic-assisted intersphincteric resection for ultra-low rectal cancer: a propensity score matching analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Article
- Low anterior resection syndrome: can it be prevented?International journal of colorectal disease · 2021Review
- Hybrid abdominal robotic approach with conventional transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer: feasibility and outcomes from a single institution.Journal of robotic surgery · 2020Article
- Cost-effectiveness of current approaches in rectal surgery.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2019Review
- The current state of the transanal approach to the ileal pouch-anal anastomosis.Surgical endoscopy · 2019Review
- Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Colorectal Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERASWorld journal of surgery · 2019Review
- Does robotic rectal cancer surgery improve the results of experienced laparoscopic surgeons? An observational single institution study comparing 168 robotic assisted with 184 laparoscopic rectal resections.Surgical endoscopy · 2018Observational
- Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) in a single-surgeon setting: refinements of the technique during the learning phase.Techniques in coloproctology · 2018Article
- Evolution of transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: From top to bottom.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2018Review
- Evolution of Surgical Treatment for Rectal Cancer: a Review.Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract · 2017Review
- Transanal total mesorectal excision: Myths and reality.World journal of clinical oncology · 2016Article
- Abdomino-endoscopic perineal excision of the rectum for benign and malignant pathology: Technique considerations for true transperineal verus transanal total mesorectal excision endoscopic proctectomy.Journal of minimal access surgeryArticle
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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Low anterior resection can be a challenging operation, especially in obese male patients and in particular after radiotherapy. Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) might offer technical advantages over laparoscopic or open approaches particularly for tumors in the distal third of the rectum. The aim of this article is to review the current experience with TaTME. The limits and future developments are also explored. Although the experience with TaTME is still limited, it might be a promising alternative to laparoscopic TME, especially for difficult cases where laparoscopy is too demanding. The preliminary data on complications and short-term oncological outcomes are good, but also emphasize the importance of careful patient selection. Finally, there is a need for large-scale trials focusing on long-term outcomes and oncological safety before widespread adoption can be recommended.
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