Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery Journal Article

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Author: Saclarides, T. J.
Article Title: Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery
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.
Journal Title: Clinics in colon and rectal surgery
Volume: 28
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1531-0043; 1530-9681
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: United States
Date Published: 2015
Start Page: 165
End Page: 175
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.1055/s-0035-1562889
Notes: LR: 20151026; JID: 101084157; OID: NLM: PMC4593923 [Available on 09/01/16]; OTO: NOTNLM; PMCR: 2016/09/01 00:00; ppublish