Literature Review: Evaluating functional outcomes and quality of life after TME

In this first in series of literature review podcasts Dr Ritch Geitenbeek (PhD Candidate at the University Medical Center, Groningen, Netherlands) discusses his recent journal article comparing outcomes for rectal cancer patients of different surgical methods. This episode is hosted by Dr Alice Tsai (Post-CCT Fellow in Oesophagogastric Surgery at Imperial College London, UK) and Dr Monica Ortenzi (Assistant Professor of Surgery at Università Politecnica delle Marche in Italy).Article reference:Geitenbeek, R.T.J., Burghgraef, T.A., Moes, C.A. et al. Functional outcomes and quality of life following open versus laparoscopic versus robot-assisted versus transanal total mesorectal excision in rectal cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surg Endosc 38, 4431–4444 (2024).https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00464-024-10934-4If you enjoy this episode, why not subscribe to Inside Surgery so you don't miss out on future episodes?Would you like to become a part of the EAES family? Become a member via https://eaes.eu/become-a-member