Amsterdam international TaTME course

Service Description

Objectives Surgery for rectal cancer is evolving using the newest minimal invasive single port platforms. This has led to transanal single port laparoscopy employing a reversed total mesorectal excision; the TaTME. The procedure has gained significant interest of colorectal surgeons and beyond since the new technique opens up new possibilities enabling high quality dissection in small difficult area’s. In order to educate and train consultants in transanal rectal cancer surgery the VUmc has set up a well evaluated TaTME course to ensure a safe implementation of new demanding surgical technique