Transanal minimally invasive surgery for total mesorectal excision (TAMIS-TME): a stepwise description of the surgical technique with video demonstration

Tech Coloproctol. 2013 Jun;17(3):321-5. doi: 10.1007/s10151-012-0971-x. Epub 2013 Feb 2.

Abstract

Transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS), which can provide high-quality local excision for rectal neoplasia, has emerged as an important alternative to transanal endoscopic microsurgery. The role of TAMIS beyond local excision has also been explored, and it has been shown that this platform can be used for complete rectal resection with total mesorectal excision (TME). The stepwise approach to TAMIS for TME is described and illustrated in video format.

Publication types

  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Comorbidity
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Dissection / methods
  • Electrocoagulation
  • Humans
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Obesity / epidemiology
  • Patient Selection
  • Rectal Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Rectal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques