Marta M. Tasende

TL;DR: Pathologic analysis showed a very good macroscopic quality of TME specimens, which is the most important prognostic factor in rectal cancer, and short-term morbidity and oncologic outcomes are as good as in other laparoscopic TME series.

TL;DR: This study demonstrates that transanal NOTES with minilaparoscopic assistance in the hands of a specialized team is safe; meets the oncologic requirements for high-quality rectal cancer surgery; and may offer advantages over pure laparoscopic approaches for visualizing and dissecting out the distal mesorectum.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors compared short-term results obtained with transanal total mesorectal excision (TME) and laparoscopic surgery and found that TME appeared as an alternative in the treatment of rectal cancer and other rectal disease.

TL;DR: Evaluation of short-term outcomes demonstrated that transanal TME is a feasible and safe technique associated with a shorter surgical time and a lower early readmission rate.

TL;DR: This hybrid approach to laparoscopic pelvic dissection for IPAA is a safe and feasible technique to treat UC patients with good short-term outcomes and controlled trials are needed.