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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2015; 28(01): 021-027
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1545066
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Techniques in Total Mesorectal Excision Surgery

Warren E. Lichliter
1   Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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18 February 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Advances in the surgical management of rectal cancer have placed the quality of total mesorectal excision (TME) as the major predictor in overall survival. A standardized TME technique along with quality increases the percentage of patients undergoing a complete TME. Quality measurements of TME will place increasing demands on surgeons maintaining competence with present and future techniques. These efforts will improve the outcome of the rectal cancer patients.

Keywords

rectal cancer - total mesorectal excision - surgical technique
 

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