Transanal Excision
Transanal Excision
Definition
Surgery for rectal cancer that spares the anus and leaves the sphincter intact. Surgery is performed through the anus and removes only the rectal tumor and small amounts of surrounding tissue.
Also known as Transanal Disc Excision, Transanal Disk Excision, Transanal Excision — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C1883364 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Colon | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |