Study protocol for a multicenter prospective controlled and randomized trial of transanal total mesorectal excision versus laparoscopic low anterior resection in rectal cancer

ConclusionsTa-TME achieves a lower conversion rate to open surgery than L-LAR, thus improving patient recovery and reducing overall morbidity.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02550769. Registration no. Ethical and Clinical Research Committee, Parc Taul í University Hospital: ID 2014/064.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research