The current state of the transanal approach to the ileal pouch-anal anastomosis.
F Borja de LacyDeborah Susan KellerBeatriz Martin-PerezSameh Hany EmileManish ChandAntonino SpinelliAntonio M LacyPublished in: Surgical endoscopy (2019)
The transanal approach to ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is an exciting adaption of the transanal total mesorectal excision for refining the technical steps of a complex operation. Additional experience is needed for comparative outcomes and defining the ideal training and implementation pathways.