Hompes R

ORCID: 0000-0001-6094-8950 · 3 papers in corpus
2019
Short-term outcomes of transanal completion total mesorectal excision (cTaTME) for rectal cancer: a case-matched analysis.
Surgical endoscopy ·doi:10.1007/s00464-018-6280-3

BackgroundLocal excision of early rectal tumors as a rectal preserving treatment is gaining popularity, especially since bowel cancer screening programs result in a shift towards the diagnosis of early stage rectal cancers. However, unfavor…

2018
Methylene blue fluorescence of the ureter during colorectal surgery.
Surgical endoscopy ·doi:10.1007/s00464-018-6219-8

BackgroundIatrogenic ureteric injury is a serious complication of colorectal surgery. Incidence is estimated to be between 0.3 and 1.5%. Of all ureteric injuries, 9% occur during colorectal procedures. Ureteric stents are utilised as a meth…

2018
St.Gallen consensus on safe implementation of transanal total mesorectal excision.
Surgical endoscopy ·doi:10.1007/s00464-017-5990-2

BackgroundThe management of rectal cancer has evolved over the years, including the recent rise of Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (TaTME). TaTME addresses the limitations created by the bony confines of the pelvis, bulky tumours, and f…