Total Mesorectal Excision
Total Mesorectal Excision
Definition
Surgery for rectal cancer involving precise removal of an intact mesorectal envelope with tumor-free margins. Associated with local recurrence rates below 5% in clinical trials. (from Medscape)
Also known as TME, Total Mesorectal Excision — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C1273428 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rectum | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |