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Transanal surgical techniques offer a less invasive approach to rectal cancer treatment, reducing complications and improving quality of life for select patients. These methods are increasingly accepted for early-stage disease and as part of organ preservation strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Rectal cancer treatment is evolving towards less invasive surgical approaches.
  • Transanal surgical techniques are gaining acceptance as primary treatment methods.
  • Minimally invasive options aim to reduce patient morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review patient selection and technical aspects of transanal surgery for rectal carcinoma.
  • To discuss the current role of transanal surgery in treating rectal cancer.
  • To highlight transanal surgery as part of organ preservation strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of transanal excision, transanal endoscopic microsurgery, and transanal minimally invasive surgery.
  • Comparison of transanal techniques with traditional methods like total mesorectal excision.
  • Discussion of combined modality treatments including neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and immunotherapy.

Main Results:

  • Transanal excision techniques show fewer complications and comorbidities than total mesorectal excision.
  • Transanal endoscopic microsurgery utilizes specialized instruments for lesion removal under telescopic vision.
  • Transanal minimally invasive surgery enhances access to the proximal rectum for laparoscopic instruments.

Conclusions:

  • Local excision techniques are curative for strictly selected early rectal cancer patients, improving quality of life.
  • Transanal surgery can be integrated with other therapies for locally advanced rectal cancer, supporting organ preservation.
  • Proper patient selection and understanding of technical aspects are crucial for successful transanal rectal cancer treatment.