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The most innovative approach for the treatment of rectal cancer performed by experts. The standard of care for rectal cancer is the TME, described by Professor Heald at 1982. The laparoscopic approach has several advantages with respect to the open approach. However, there are several issues that need to be solved. The transanal approach provides many improvements, such as better control of the distal and circumferential margins. Dr. Antonio M Lacy and Dr. Salvadora Delgado performed a live case and commented on the basics steps of the most innovative approach for the treatment of rectal cancer.
