We have introduced the advanced endoscopic procedure TaTME (Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision) for the treatment of rectal cancer.
By approaching the tumor from both the abdomen and the anus, this technique aims to achieve highly precise cancer removal while reducing the burden on the patient.

We have introduced the advanced endoscopic surgical technique TaTME (Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision) for the treatment of rectal cancer.
TaTME is a surgical method that approaches the rectum simultaneously from both the abdomen and the anus, allowing surgeons to remove cancer while visualizing the rectum with greater precision.

This technique is expected to improve safety and surgical accuracy, particularly in cases of lower rectal cancer, which are considered technically challenging with conventional laparoscopic surgery.

■ TaTME (Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision)
This procedure involves inserting an endoscopic camera and surgical instruments from both the abdominal and transanal sides, enabling surgery to be performed simultaneously from two directions.
By approaching from both sides, surgeons can carefully visualize the tissues surrounding the rectum during the operation.

■ Reduced operation time and lower physical burden
Performing surgery from two directions simultaneously improves surgical efficiency, which may reduce the operation time and lessen the physical burden on patients.

■ Applicable to technically challenging cases
TaTME is particularly useful for difficult cases, such as cancers located close to the anus, patients with a narrow pelvis, or patients with obesity, where conventional surgery can be technically demanding.

Providing Medical Institution

Nanbu Tokushukai Hospital(Okinawa)

〒901-0493
171-1, Aza-Hokama, Yaese-chou, Shimajiri-gun

https://www.nantoku.org/en/

Specialty

【Health Checkups】

Brain health screening (Brain Dock)

Comprehensive health screening (gastrointestinal and brain)

Early cancer risk screening

【Treatment】

Radiation therapy (Tomotherapy, CyberKnife)

Cardiovascular diseases (catheter-based treatment and stent therapy)

Colon polyps (endoscopic removal)

Gastrointestinal tumors (colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, gallbladder tumors, etc.)

Osteoarthritis of the knee (robot-assisted joint replacement surgery)

Prostate cancer

Remarks

【Program Introduction Video】 https://youtu.be/zYAOQpaDG70　　(Part 1)