Total Mesorectal Excision Laparoscopic Versus Transanal Approach for Rectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Overview

Journal Ann Med Surg (Lond)

Publisher Wolters Kluwer

Specialty Medical Education

Date 2022 Feb 11

PMID 35145658

Authors

Salvatore Lo Bianco

Katia Lanzafame

Caterina Domenica Piazza

Vincenzo Gaetano Piazza

Daniele Provenzano

Diego Piazza

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Abstract

Introduction: Total mesorectal excision (TME) performed for the first time by Held through an open approach, it has become the standard technique for the surgical treatment of rectal cancer. The aim the of this meta-analysis is to compare the outcomes provided by TaTME than LaTME.

Material And Methods: In this meta-analysis, we included all comparative studies, prospective and retrospective, which addressed in low and middle rectal cancer, a comparison between TaTME and LaTME. A search was performed through MEDLINE and Cochrane Database. 846 records were identified.

Results: Eight relevant studies have been included in this meta-analysis. The studies were from France, Russia, USA, Netherlands, Taiwan, Egypt. The eight studies including 471 patients with middle or low rectal cancer.

Conclusion: The meta-analysis confirmed safety of TaTME for low and middle rectal cancer. TaTME can lead to a high quality of rectal cancer resection specimen.

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