Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer: effects on patient-reported quality of life and functional outcome

ConclusionsTaTME is associated with acceptable quality of life and functional outcome at 6 months after surgery comparable to published results after conventional laparoscopic low anterior resection.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10151-016-1570-z

Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - January 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Source Type: research