Transanal total mesorectal excision for adult patients with rectal cancer a review of clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada. In 2019 in Canada, colorectal cancer made up 13% of cancer cases in males, and 11% of cancer cases in females. The purpose of the report is to review and critically appraise the evidence pertaining to the clinical effectiveness...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Narain, Tasha, Brett, Kendra (Author), Picheca, Lory (Author)
Corporate Author: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health Rapid Response Service
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ottawa (ON) CADTH 2020, April 24, 2020
Edition:Version 1.0
Series:CADTH rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada. In 2019 in Canada, colorectal cancer made up 13% of cancer cases in males, and 11% of cancer cases in females. The purpose of the report is to review and critically appraise the evidence pertaining to the clinical effectiveness and the cost-effectiveness of the TaTME for adult patients with middle to distal rectal cancer compared to open and laparoscopic TME. This information may be use used to inform decision making relating to clinical practice for the use of TaTME.
Physical Description:1 PDF file (39 pages) illustration