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In Group 2 patients, transanal endoscopic microsurgery device and specimen collection bag were used.
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Transanal endoscopic microsurgery is a novel endoscopic method.
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Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) is a much safer technique and seems to have comparable survival in early rectal cancer.
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Conclusion: Transanal endoscopic microsurgery and TME do not seem to differ in quality of life postoperatively, but defecation disorders are more frequently encountered after TME.