Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery: Current and Future Perspectives.
Transanal endoscopic microsurgery is part of the colorectal surgeons' armamentarium for over 2 decades. Since its first implementation for the resection of benign and T1 malignant lesions in the rectum several new indications were developed and it carries additional promise for further extension in upcoming years. Herein we review the technique, its current indications, novel implications, and future perspectives.
Department of General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery Unit, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.
Hayim
H
Gilshtein
Simon-Daniel
SD
Duek
Wisam
W
Khoury
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