Maximizing Rectal Cancer Results: TEM and TATA Techniques to Expand Sphincter Preservation

John H. Marks, Joseph L. Frenkel, Anthony P. D'Andrea, Chistopher E. Greenleaf

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Abstract

Rectal cancer management benefits from a multidisciplinary approach involving medical and radiation oncology as well as surgery. Presented are the current dominant issues in rectal cancer management with an emphasis on our treatment algorithm at the Lankenau Medical Center. By basing surgical decisions on the downstaged rectal cancer we explore how sphincter preservation can be extended even for cancers of the distal 3 cm of the rectum. TATA and TEM techniques can be used to effectively treat cancer from an oncologic standpoint while maintaining a high quality of life through sphincter preservation and avoidance of a permanent colostomy. We review the results of our efforts, including the use of advanced laparoscopy in the surgical management of low rectal cancers.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)501-520
Number of pages20
JournalSurgical Oncology Clinics of North America
Volume20
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Laparoscopy
  • Low anterior resection
  • Neoadjuvant radiation
  • Rectal cancer
  • Transanal endoscopic microsurgery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Oncology

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