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Review
. 2016 Jul;77(7):394-402.
doi: 10.12968/hmed.2016.77.7.394.

Transanal endoscopic surgery: past, present and future

Kai J Leong  1 , John Evans  2 , Michael M Davies  3 , Adam Scott  4 , Paul Lidder  5
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Review

Transanal endoscopic surgery: past, present and future

Kai J Leong et al. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2016 Jul.

Abstract

Transanal endoscopic surgery is a safe, established technique to remove lesions in the rectum via the anus. This article reviews its evolution, approaches, indications and evidence for its role in treating benign rectal polyps. The future of transanal endoscopic surgery in rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease is also explored.

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