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Transanal Excision

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Transanal Excision Definition

Surgery for rectal cancer that spares the anus and leaves the sphincter intact. Surgery is performed through the anus and removes only the rectal tumor and small amounts of surrounding tissue.

Transanal Excision Synonyms

Transanal Excision, Transanal Disc Excision, Transanal Disk Excision

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