In this series, we have some of the best minimally invasive colorectal surgeons in the world contributing literature reviews, personal experiences and presenting clinical data related to transanal TME surgery. We hope that this body of work will help clarify the history, current place, and future direction of this specialised technique.
Editorial
Transanal total mesorectal excision: current updates and future challenges
Original Article
Implementation of IDEAL framework of UK training programme for TaTME
Training and accreditation in transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) (Australasia)
Advanced applications of transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME): beyond taTME planes (a cohort study)
Review ArticleDevelopment of surgical concepts in rectal cancer resection and challenges in minimally invasive surgical proctectomy
Training and accreditation in transanal total mesorectal excision in the United States
Complication profile of transanal total mesorectal excision and how it differs
The role of transanal total mesorectal excision in inflammatory bowel disease surgery
Robotics and transanal total mesorectal excision
Editorial CommentaryArgument for taTME
Is the learning curve the Achilles heel of surgical innovation? —arguments against TaTME
Transanal total mesorectal excision into the future
Disclosure:
The series “Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (taTME)” was commissioned by the editorial office, Annals of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery without any sponsorship or funding. Satish K. Warrier and Alexander G. Heriot are serving as the unpaid Guest Editors for the series.