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[Transanal endoscopic microsurgery--our initial experience].

I C Puia1, D Ionescu, P G Cristea

  • 1Clinica Chirurgie III, Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie Iuliu Haţieganu, Cluj-Napoca, România. drpuia@yahoo.fr

Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
|August 1, 2012
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Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS) is a safe and precise rectal tumor excision technique. This study shows TEMS is effective for benign and early malignant rectal neoplasms.

Area of Science:

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Oncology

Context:

  • Rectal tumors present a surgical challenge, requiring precise excision.
  • Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS) offers a minimally invasive approach for rectal tumor removal.
  • Evaluating institutional experience with TEMS is crucial for technique refinement.

Purpose:

  • To describe a single institution's experience with transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS).
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of TEMS for benign and malignant rectal tumors.
  • To assess outcomes including recurrence, complications, and oncologic control.

Summary:

  • A prospective study included 14 patients (8 benign, 6 malignant) treated with TEMS for rectal tumors (4-15 cm from dentate line).

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  • Median follow-up was 29 months; average tumor size was 3.4 cm. No operative mortality or major complications occurred.
  • Recurrence was seen in one benign case (7.14%), managed with repeat TEMS. No cancer-related deaths were observed.

    • Impact:

    • TEMS demonstrates a favorable safety profile with minimal complications.
    • The technique shows promise for treating benign rectal tumors and selected early malignant neoplasms.
    • TEMS can be a valuable, precise, and safe alternative to traditional open surgery for rectal tumors.