Transanal Endoscopic Surgery
Transanal Endoscopic Surgery
Definition
An endoscopic surgical procedure designed to give transanal access to resecting benign, premalignant, or early malignant lesions in the mid- to proximal rectum. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) and transanal endoscopic operation (TEO) are rigid platforms, whereas transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) is a flexible platform.
Also known as TES, Transanal Endoscopic Surgery — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C4042860 per NCIT