Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (taTME), also known as ‘bottom-up' surgery, is a new minimally invasive robotic alternative to conventional surgery for patients with lower rectal cancer. The main ...

Colorectal Surgery with Transanal Excision procedure is an option for patients needing colon or rectal removal. In this procedure, the surgeon removes the colon or rectum and the surrounding tissue ...

Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology - Transanal excision or radical surgery—which is the best treatment for T1 rectal cancer?

Evidence-based recommendations on transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer in adults. This involves removing the cancer through the anus or a small cut in the abdomen. This guidance ...

A National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) study found a steady increase in the use of local excision for stage I rectal cancers from 1989 to 2003 (Ann Surg.2007;245:726-733).

Transanal excision was performed in patients who were found to have an objective clinical response and in whom a residual ulcer measured ⩽3 cm. Patients were followed up clinically, ...

“With FDA’s clearance of the da Vinci SP system for transanal local resection, surgeons have a new option in colorectal surgery to positively impact patient outcomes,” said Intuitive ...

Background: Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) has gained significant traction as an effective approach for treating rectal cancer. Many previous studies reported positive relevant short-term ...

Intuitive's da Vinci SP surgical system receives FDA clearance for transanal local resection, enhancing minimally invasive colorectal surgery options. Intuitive, a leader in robotic-assisted ...

“With FDA’s clearance of the da Vinci SP system for transanal local resection, surgeons have a new option in colorectal surgery to positively impact patient outcomes,” said Intuitive ...