Brenner H, Kloor M, Pox CP (2014) Colorectal cancer. Lancet (London, England) 383(9927):1490–1502

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Jeong SY et al (2014) Open versus laparoscopic surgery for mid-rectal or low-rectal cancer after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (COREAN trial): survival outcomes of an open-label, non-inferiority, randomised controlled trial. J Lancet Oncol 15(7):767–774

Google Scholar 

Stevenson ARL, Solomon MJ, Lumley JW, Hewett P, Clouston AD, Gebski VJ, Davies L, Wilson K, Hague W, Simes JJJ (2015) Effect of laparoscopic-assisted resection vs open resection on pathological outcomes in rectal cancer: the ALaCaRT randomized clinical trial. JAMA 314(13):1356–1363

CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

Atallah S, Albert M, Monson JRTJTiC (2016) Critical concepts and important anatomic landmarks encountered during transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME): toward the mastery of a new operation for rectal cancer surgery. Tech Coloproctol 20(7):483–494

CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

Sylla P, Rattner DW, Delgado S, Lacy AM (2010) NOTES transanal rectal cancer resection using transanal endoscopic microsurgery and laparoscopic assistance. Surg Endosc 24(5):1205–1210

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Roodbeen SX, Penna M, van Dieren S, Moran B, Tekkis P, Tanis PJ, Hompes R (2021) Local recurrence and disease-free survival after transanal total mesorectal excision: results from the international TaTME registry. JNCCN 19(11):1232–1240

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Yao H, Zhang Z, Zheng M (2019) Chinese expert consensus and clinical practice guidelines for transanal total mesorectal excision of rectal cancer (2019 edition). Chin J Pract Surg 39(11):6–13

Google Scholar 

Caycedo-Marulanda A, Lee L, Chadi SA, Verschoor CP, Crosina J, Ashamalla S, Brown CJ (2021) Association of transanal total mesorectal excision with local recurrence of rectal cancer. JAMA Netw Open 4(2):e2036330

PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

Li Z, Liu H, Luo S, Hou Y, Zhou Y, Zheng X, Zhang X, Huang L, Zeng Z, Kang L (2023) Long-term oncological outcomes of transanal versus laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for mid-low rectal cancer: a retrospective analysis of 2502 patients. Int J Surg. https://doi.org/10.1097/JS9.0000000000000992

PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

Larsen SG, Pfeffer F, Kørner H (2019) Norwegian moratorium on transanal total mesorectal excision. Br J Surg 106(9):1120–1121

CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

Yi Chi Z, Gang O, Xiao Li F, Ya L, Zhijun Z, Yong Gang D, Dan R, Xin L, Yang L, Peng Z et al (2024) Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision versus transanal total mesorectal excision for mid and low rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 103(4):e36859

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Zhang X, Chen J, He F, Du W, Li X, Yu X (2024) Comparing efficacy and safety of transanal vs. laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for middle and low rectal cancer: updated meta-analysis. Eur J Surg Oncol 51(3):109559

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Serra-Aracil X, Zarate A, Bargalló J, Gonzalez A, Serracant A, Roura J, Delgado S, Mora-López L (2023) Transanal versus laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for mid and low rectal cancer (Ta-LaTME study): multicentre, randomized, open-label trial. Br J Surg 110(2):150–158

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Bottigliengo D, Baldi I, Lanera C, Lorenzoni G, Bejko J, Bottio T, Tarzia V, Carrozzini M, Gerosa G, Berchialla P et al (2021) Oversampling and replacement strategies in propensity score matching: a critical review focused on small sample size in clinical settings. BMC Med Res Methodol 21(1):256

PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

Lauricella S, Brucchi F, Carrano FM, Cassini D, Cirocchi R, Sylla P (2024) Quality of life and functional outcomes after laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LaTME) and transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) for rectal cancer. An updated meta-analysis. Int J Colorectal Dis 39(1):129

PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

Rubinkiewicz M, Czerwińska A, Zarzycki P, Małczak P, Nowakowski M, Major P, Budzyński A, Pędziwiatr M (2018) Comparison of short-term clinical and pathological outcomes after transanal versus laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for low anterior rectal resection due to rectal cancer: a systematic review with meta-analysis. J Clin Med. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm7110448

PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

Lei P, Ruan Y, Yang X, Fang J, Chen T (2018) Trans-anal or trans-abdominal total mesorectal excision? A systematic review and meta-analysis of recent comparative studies on perioperative outcomes and pathological result. Int J Surg (London, England) 60:113–119

Google Scholar 

Heinze G, Jüni P (2011) An overview of the objectives of and the approaches to propensity score analyses. Eur Heart J 32(14):1704–1708

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Page MJ, McKenzie JE, Bossuyt PM, Boutron I, Hoffmann TC, Mulrow CD, Shamseer L, Tetzlaff JM, Akl EA, Brennan SE et al (2021) The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews. BMJ 372:n71

PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

Shea BJ, Reeves BC, Wells G, Thuku M, Hamel C, Moran J, Moher D, Tugwell P, Welch V, Kristjansson E et al (2017) AMSTAR 2: a critical appraisal tool for systematic reviews that include randomised or non-randomised studies of healthcare interventions, or both. BMJ 358:j4008

PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

Wells G (2014) The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) for assessing the quality of non-randomised studies in meta-analyses. In: Symposium on systematic reviews: beyond the basics

Higgins JP, Thompson SG, Deeks JJ, Altman DG (2003) Measuring inconsistency in meta-analyses. BMJ 327(7414):557–560

PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

Wetterslev J, Thorlund K, Brok J, Gluud C (2008) Trial sequential analysis may establish when firm evidence is reached in cumulative meta-analysis. J Clin Epidemiol 61(1):64–75

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Guyatt GH, Oxman AD, Vist GE, Kunz R, Falck-Ytter Y, Alonso-Coello P, Schünemann HJ (2008) GRADE: an emerging consensus on rating quality of evidence and strength of recommendations. BMJ 336(7650):924–926

PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

Hozo SP, Djulbegovic B, Hozo I (2005) Estimating the mean and variance from the median, range, and the size of a sample. BMC Med Res Methodol 5:13

PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

Perdawood SK, Thinggaard BS, Bjoern MX (2018) Effect of transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: comparison of short-term outcomes with laparoscopic and open surgeries. Surg Endosc 32(5):2312–2321

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Munini M, Popeskou SG, Galetti K, Roesel R, Mongelli F, Christoforidis D (2021) Transanal (TaTME) vs. laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for mid and low rectal cancer: a propensity score-matched analysis of early and long-term outcomes. Int J Colorectal Dis 36(10):2271–2279

PubMed  Google Scholar 

de’Angelis N, Portigliotti L, Azoulay D, Brunetti F (2015) Transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a single center experience and systematic review of the literature. Langenbecks Arch Surg 400(8):945–959

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Chen CC, Lai YL, Jiang JK, Chu CH, Huang IP, Chen WS, Cheng AY, Yang SH (2016) Transanal total mesorectal excision versus laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer receiving neoadjuvant chemoradiation: a matched case-control study. Ann Surg Oncol 23(4):1169–1176

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Seow-En I, Wu J, Tan IE, Zhao Y, Seah AWM, Wee IJY, Ying-Ru Ng Y, Kwong-Wei Tan E (2023) Transanal total mesorectal excision with delayed coloanal anastomosis (TaTME-DCAA) versus laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LTME) and robotic total mesorectal excision (RTME) for low rectal cancer: a propensity score-matched analysis of short-term outcomes, bowel function, and cost. SLEPT 34(1):54–61

Google Scholar 

Velthuis S, Nieuwenhuis DH, Ruijter TE, Cuesta MA, Bonjer HJ, Sietses C (2014) Transanal versus traditional laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for rectal carcinoma. Surg Endosc 28(12):3494–3499

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Denost Q, Loughlin P, Chevalier R, Celerier B, Didailler R, Rullier E (2018) Transanal versus abdominal low rectal dissection for rectal cancer: long-term results of the Bordeaux’ randomized trial. Surg Endosc 32(3):1486–1494

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Matsuda T, Yamashita K, Hasegawa H, Fujikawa M, Sakamoto H, Yamamoto M, Kanaji S, Oshikiri T, Nakamura T, Suzuki S et al (2021) Clinical outcomes of transanal total mesorectal excision using a lateral-first approach for low rectal cancer: a propensity score matching analysis. Surg Endosc 35(2):971–978

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Ye J, Tian Y, Li F, van Oostendorp S, Chai Y, Tuynman J, Tong W (2021) Comparison of transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) versus laparoscopic TME for rectal cancer: a case matched study. Eur J Surg Oncol 47(5):1019–1025

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Alhanafy MK, Park SS, Park SC, Park B, Kim MJ, Sohn DK, Chang HJ, Oh JH (2020) Early experience with transanal total mesorectal excision compared with laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a propensity score-matched analysis. Dis Colon Rectum 63(11):1500–1510

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Li Y, Bai X, Niu B, Zhou J, Qiu H, Xiao Y, Lin G (2021) A prospective study of health related quality of life, bowel and sexual function after TaTME and conventional laparoscopic TME for mid and low rectal cancer. Tech Coloproctol 25(4):449–459

CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

Tejedor P, Arredondo J, Simó V, Zorrilla J, Baixauli J, Jiménez LM, Pastor C (2023) The role of transanal compared to laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (taTME vs. lapTME) for the treatment of mid-low rectal cancer in obese patients: outcomes of a multicenter propensity-matched analysis. Updates Surg. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13304-023-01676-4

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Sun R, Cong L, Qiu HZ, Lin GL, Wu B, Niu BZ, Sun XY, Zhou JL, Xu L, Lu JY et al (2022) Safety and prognosis analysis of transanal total mesorectal excision versus laparoscopic mesorectal excision for mid-low rectal cancer. Chin J Gastrointest Surg 25(6):522–530

CAS  Google Scholar 

Detering R, Roodbeen SX, van Oostendorp SE, Dekker JT, Sietses C, Bemelman WA, Tanis PJ, Hompes R, Tuynman JB (2019) Three-year nationwide experience with transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer in the netherlands: a propensity score-matched comparison with conventional laparoscopic total mesorectal excision. J Am Coll Surg 228(3):235-244.e231

PubMed  Google Scholar 

Zeng Z, Liu Z, Luo S, Liang Z, Huang L, Ruan L, Chen J, Jie H, Liang W, Liu H et al (2022) Three-year outcomes of transanal total mesorectal excision versus standard laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for mid and low rectal cancer. Surg Endosc 36(6):3902–3910