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Review
. 2015 Mar;28(1):21-7.
doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1545066.

Techniques in total mesorectal excision surgery

Warren E Lichliter  1
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Review

Techniques in total mesorectal excision surgery

Warren E Lichliter. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2015 Mar.

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; surgical technique; total mesorectal excision.

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