Eight Years Experience of Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery

Abstract

Introduction Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) is a minimally invasive method for management of different proctologic conditions. Despite widespread use of this method, it is not used widely in Iran. This report is about to describe the application of TEM in managing different proctologic conditions in a tertiary colorectal referral center in Iran regarding methods and complications.

Keywords

• transanal endoscopic microsurgery
• postoperative complications
• suture techniques
• cautery
• fistula
• colonic polyp