You might also read
Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.
Updated: May 6, 2026

Robot-assisted Total Mesorectal Excision and Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Locally Advanced Middle-low Rectal Cancer
Published on: February 12, 2022
Jayson Moloney1,2, Steven Lau3, Fraser Jeffery4
1Department of Surgery, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia.
Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) may lead to poorer bowel function, especially faecal incontinence, compared to transabdominal approaches. Further research is needed to optimize TaTME outcomes.
Area of Science:
Background:
Purpose of the Study:
Main Methods:
Main Results:
Conclusions: