Background Total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer can be achieved using open
(OpTME), laparoscopic (LapTME), robotic (RoTME), or transanal techniques (TaTME) …

Background Total mesorectal excision (TME) gives excellent oncological results in rectal
cancer treatment, but patients may experience functional problems. A novel approach to …

Background Compared with open resection, laparoscopic resection of rectal cancers is
associated with improved short-term outcomes, but high-level evidence showing similar long …

Background: Hybrid minimally invasive esophagectomy (HMIE) has been shown to reduce
major postoperative complications compared with open esophagectomy (OE) for …

Background Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) has rapidly become an important
component of the treatment of rectal cancer surgery. Cohort studies have shown feasibility …

Background This article reports on patient-reported sexual dysfunction and micturition
symptoms following a randomized trial of laparoscopic and open surgery for rectal cancer …

Background Most treatments for cancer cause a decline in patients' health-related quality of
life (HRQoL). Limiting this decline is a universal goal for healthcare providers. Using …

Background The aim in rectal cancer surgery is to cure with minimal impact on the quality of
life. Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) seems to be a safe and feasible alternative …

BACKGROUND: This study reports the quality-of-life assessment of the ALCCaS trial. The
ALCCaS trial compared laparoscopic and open resection for colon cancer. It reported …

Background Colorectal cancer is one of the three most common types of cancer in Germany.
Approximately 30% of these cancers are located in the rectum, corresponding to about 18 …