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Consensus conference on the stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) for disordered defaecation
M L Corman1, A Carriero, T Hager
1Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA. marvin.corman@stonybrook.edu
Summary
A consensus was developed on Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (STARR) for rectal conditions. This working party evaluated the STARR procedure
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and surgical innovation.
- Development of consensus guidelines for novel surgical techniques.
Background:
- Limited objective analysis of the Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (STARR) procedure.
- Need for expert evaluation of a new surgical approach for rectal conditions.
Framework:
- Convening of an international working party in Rome, June 2005.
- Focus on developing consensus for STARR instrument application.
Implementation:
- Evaluation of the current status of the STARR procedure.
- Discussion and formulation of conclusions and recommendations.
Implications:
- Guidance on the applicability of STARR for specific rectal conditions.
- Foundation for future objective analysis and refinement of the STARR technique.
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