Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	18482
Country	United Kingdom

Received	2015-04-22 09:15
Peer-Review Started	2015-04-22 20:17
To Make the First Decision	2015-07-13 15:08
Return for Revision	2015-07-17 16:40
Revised	2015-07-21 16:32
Second Decision	2015-09-12 22:01
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2015-09-14 11:24
Articles in Press	2015-09-14 11:25
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Typeset the Manuscript	2015-09-30 10:10
Publish the Manuscript Online	2015-11-03 17:31

ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Topic Highlights
Article Title	Transanal total mesorectal excision: A valid option for rectal cancer?
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Nicolas C Buchs, Gary A Nicholson, Frederic Ris, Neil J Mortensen and Roel Hompes
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Corresponding Author	Nicolas C Buchs, MD, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals, Old Road, OX3 7LE Oxford, United Kingdom. nicolas.c.buchs@hcuge.ch
Key Words	Transanal; Bottom up; Transanal minimally invasive surgery; Laparoscopy; Robotic; Outcomes; Rectal cancer; Total mesorectal excision
Core Tip	The current literature regarding transanal total mesorectal excision of the rectum (TaTME) is presented. Outcomes are encouraging. TaTME might be a promising alternative to laparoscopic TME, especially for difficult cases where laparoscopy is too demanding. The limitations and future developments are explored.
Publish Date	2015-11-03 17:31
Citation	Buchs NC, Nicholson GA, Ris F, Mortensen NJ, Hompes R. Transanal total mesorectal excision: A valid option for rectal cancer? World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(41): 11700-11708
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v21/i41/11700.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v21.i41.11700

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