Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery
Theodore John Saclarides, Theodore John Saclarides
Abstract
Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) was developed by Professor Gerhard Buess 30 years ago at the dawn of minimally invasive surgery. TEM utilizes a closed proctoscopic system whereby endoluminal surgery is accomplished with high-definition magnification, constant CO2 insufflation, and long-shafted instruments. The end result is a more precise excision and closure compared to conventional instrumentation. Virtually any benign lesion can be addressed with this technology; however, proper patient selection is paramount when using it for cancer.
Keywords: endoluminal; endoscopic; rectal cancer; transanal.
Source: PubMed