International journal of colorectal disease
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Int J Colorectal Dis · Apr 2020
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyMeta-analysis of transanal total mesorectal excision versus laparoscopic total mesorectal excision in management of rectal cancer.
To evaluate comparative outcomes of transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) and laparoscopic TME (LaTME) in patients with rectal cancer. ⋯ Although the meta-analysis of best available evidence (level 2) demonstrated that TaTME may be associated with better short-term oncological outcomes and similar clinical outcomes compared with LaTME, the differences between the two groups were small questioning their clinical relevance. No solid conclusions can be made due to lack of high quality randomised studies.