Transanal total mesorectal excision: short- and long-term results of four certified colorectal cancer centers in Germany
TaTME proves effective in addressing the anatomical and technical challenges of low rectal surgery and is associated with pleasing short- and long-term results. However, its safe integration into surgical routine necessitates sufficient knowledge and a previously completed training program.
Authors
- Felix Aigner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8931-736X)
- E Grundler
- Sabine Schatz
- Matthias Biebl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3690-8614)
- Werner Kneist (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7219-0523)
- Michael Gerken (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8610-9303)
- Alois Fürst (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3997-1552)
- Luca Dittrich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4711-5214)
- Andreas D. Rink (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4246-8720)
- Vinzenz Völkel
Institutions
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (DE)
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie (DE)
- Ordensklinikum Linz Barmherzige Schwestern (AT)
- Essen University Hospital (DE)
- Hospital of the Brothers of St. John of God (AT)
- AGO Austria (AT)
- Klinikum Leverkusen (DE)
- Caritas-Krankenhaus St. Josef (DE)
- University of Regensburg (DE)
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Colorectal Disease
- Published
- 2024-08-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-024-04704-w
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.57