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Transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS): applications beyond local excision

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Transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) is a new technique for the local excision of rectal neoplasia. This platform employs ordinary laparoscopic instruments to achieve high-quality local excision. The TAMIS platform, however, is quite versatile. Described here are applications of TAMIS beyond local excision, ranging from repair of a rectourethral fistula to reverse proctectomy.

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The authors received no funding for this study, and the research was not supported by any grants or other funding. All authors are paid consultants for Applied Medical, Inc.

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All authors are paid consultants for Applied Medical, Inc.

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    S. Atallah, M. Albert, T. deBeche-Adams & S. Larach

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Atallah, S., Albert, M., deBeche-Adams, T. et al. Transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS): applications beyond local excision. Tech Coloproctol 17, 239–243 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-012-0945-z

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