Comparing functional outcomes between transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) and laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LaTME) for rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Kay T ChoyTze Wei Wilson YangSwetha PrabhakaranAlexander HeriotJoseph Cherng Huei KongSatish K Warrier

Published in: International journal of colorectal disease (2021)

This review corroborates findings from previous studies in showing that the transanal approach is not associated with increased anal sphincter damage. Further prospective clinical trials are needed in this field of research.

Keyphrases

rectal cancer
locally advanced
clinical trial
robot assisted
oxidative stress
high grade
squamous cell carcinoma
case control
phase ii
radiation therapy
open label