Evolution of transanal total mesorectal excision according to the IDEAL framework

Sapho Xenia Roodbeen, Annalisa Lo Conte, Allison Hirst, Marta Penna, Willem A. Bemelman, Pieter J. Tanis, Roel Hompes

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Abstract

Tremendous innovations have taken place in surgical procedures, but contrary to drug development, this process has been unregulated in the past. IDEAL promotes a structured framework for the safe implementation and assessment of a new surgical technique or intervention, by describing five stages for evaluating and reporting of innovations: Idea, Development, Exploration, Assessment and Long term. Transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) is a relatively new technique in rectal cancer surgery that has attracted huge interest and increasing adoption worldwide. This review article aims to provide an overview of the evolution of TaTME, according to the IDEAL framework, which guides us in the difficult yet exciting process of surgical innovation.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere000004
Number of pages7
JournalBMJ Surgery, Interventions, and Health Technologies
Volume1
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Jun 2019

Keywords

  • minimally invasive surgical procedures

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