Transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: evaluation of the learning curve

ConclusionsThe learning curve of TaTME affected major (surgical) postoperative complications for the first 40 patients. A two-team approach decreased operative time and conversion rate. When implementing this new technique, a thorough teaching and supervisory program is recommended to shorten the learning curve and improve the clinical outcomes of the first patients.
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - Category: Surgery Source Type: research