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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jan 27, 2026; 18(1): 113046
Published online Jan 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i1.113046
Published online Jan 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i1.113046
Figure 1 Comparison of transanal total mesorectal excision and laparoscopic total mesorectal excision groups.
A: Intraoperative blood loss and related parameters; B: Pathological parameters; C: Gastrointestinal recovery time; D: Postoperative inflammatory response [inflammatory cytokines (postoperative day 2)]. CRM: Circumferential resection margin; CRP: C-reactive protein; IL-2: Interleukin-2; LaTME: Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision; TaTME: Transanal total mesorectal excision; TME: Total mesorectal excision; WBC: White blood cell.
- Citation: Huang Q, Li Y, Feng SD, Fang YC, Zhou YH, Li DW, Liao ZW. Short-term outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted transanal vs laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for mid-to-low rectal cancer. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(1): 113046
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i1/113046.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v18.i1.113046