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ArticleInternational journal of colorectal disease2020

An evaluation of trans-anal rectoscopic-assisted minimally invasive surgery (ARAMIS): a new platform for transanal surgery.

Lino Polese, Roberto Rizzato, Andrea Porzionato, Gianfranco Da Dalt, Alice Bressan, Raffaele De Caro, Stefano Merigliano

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Article in International journal of colorectal disease, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Lino PoleseDepartment of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Section of Surgery, University of Padova, Clinica Chirurgica 3^, Sesto Piano Policlinico, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy. lino.polese@unipd.it.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2515-6303
Roberto RizzatoDepartment of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Section of Surgery, University of Padova, Clinica Chirurgica 3^, Sesto Piano Policlinico, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy.
Andrea PorzionatoDepartment of Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Gianfranco Da DaltDepartment of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Section of Surgery, University of Padova, Clinica Chirurgica 3^, Sesto Piano Policlinico, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy.
Alice BressanDepartment of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Section of Surgery, University of Padova, Clinica Chirurgica 3^, Sesto Piano Policlinico, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy.
Raffaele De CaroDepartment of Neuroscience, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
Stefano MeriglianoDepartment of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, Section of Surgery, University of Padova, Clinica Chirurgica 3^, Sesto Piano Policlinico, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy.
University of Padua · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of a new trans-anal rectoscopic-assisted minimally invasive surgery (ARAMIS) platform to treat rectal lesions.

methodsARAMIS was first compared with two transanal minimally invasive surgery platforms (SILS Port and GelPOINT Path) on human cadavers. Surgeons with different experience performed running sutures at different distances, at four quadrants, using the three platforms and gave a score to visibility, safety, and maneuverability. ARAMIS was then utilized on patients affected with rectal neoplasia who met the inclusion criteria. Patients and tumor characteristic and results were prospectively collected. The follow-up examinations included proctoscopy at 3, 6, and 12 months.

resultsAccording to surgeons' scores, ARAMIS improves visibility and safety with respect to other platforms for distances beyond 10 cm. The procedure, which lasted an average of 59 min, was successfully carried out in 14 patients. No intraoperative or postoperative complications were reported. The mean tumor size was 3 cm; they were located a mean of 11 cm from the anal verge. Complete removal of the lesion was possible in 13/14 patients. There was one case of adenoma recurrence at follow-up.

conclusionStudy results showed that ARAMIS, which is equipped with an adjustable rectoscope, can be considered a safe, effective platform for transanal surgery. The rectoscope protects the rectum during the procedure, a particularly important consideration when proximal rectal lesions are being treated. Further clinical studies are warranted to confirm these encouraging results.

Indexed as

Rectal NeoplasmsTransanal Endoscopic SurgeryAnal CanalHumansMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalRectal tumorsTAMISTEM

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PMID32447482
PMCPMC7415033
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