[Transanal endoscopic rectal resection: immediate and long-term results].

Transanal endoscopic rectal resection is effective for benign rectal tumors and rectal cancer pT1N0M0 with high relapse-free and overall survival and low complication rate. Risk factors of recurrence are tumor stage pT2N0M0, tumor location on anterior wall and distance from the anus over 10 cm.