Zhang Yi Chi, Ou Gang, Feng Xiao Li, Lu Ya, Zhou Zhijun, Du Yong Gang, Ran Dan, Liu Xin, Liu Yang, Zhang Peng, Luo Yi, Lin Dong, Zhang De Chun
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LaTME) and transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) are popular mid and low rectal cancer trends. However, there is currently no systematic comparison between LaTME and TaTME of mid and low rectal cancer. Therefore, we systematically study the perioperative and pathological outcomes of LaTME and TaTME in mid and low rectal cancer. METHODS: Articles included searching through the Embase, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Medline, and Web of science for articles on LaTME and TaTME...
January 26, 2024: Medicine (Baltimore)