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Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for low rectal cancer – A step by step approach – A video vignette

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Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) is the standard of care for resectable rectal cancer [1,2]. The quality of oncological resection and short term benefits have improved with skilled laparoscopic surgery… Click to show full abstract

Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) is the standard of care for resectable rectal cancer [1,2]. The quality of oncological resection and short term benefits have improved with skilled laparoscopic surgery [1,2]. Performing laparoscopic TME and sphincter preservation in low rectal cancer is technically demanding. Adaptation to standard surgical technique would help in better oncological outcomes.

Keywords: laparoscopic; laparoscopic total; step; total mesorectal; rectal cancer

Journal Title: Colorectal Disease
Year Published: 2021

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