The British journal of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis
Functional complaints and quality of life after transanal total mesorectal excision: a meta-analysis.
Total mesorectal excision (TME) gives excellent oncological results in rectal cancer treatment, but patients may experience functional problems. A novel approach to performing TME is by single-port transanal minimally invasive surgery. This systematic review evaluated the functional outcomes and quality of life after transanal and laparoscopic TME. ⋯ No differences in function were observed between transanal and laparoscopic TME.