Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery Series: Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer

This mini-series on Behind the Knife will discuss the technical aspects of the Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery, developed through the American College of Surgeons Cancer Research Program and Cancer Surgery Standards Program. This episode highlights total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer.Host:Jason Lizalek, MD (@JasonLizalekMD) is a Surgical Oncology fellow at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL.Guests: Sean J Langenfeld, MD, FACS, FASCRS (@seanlangenfeld) is a professor of surgery and the chief of the division of colon and rectal surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE Larissa Temple, MD, FACS, FASCRS is a professor of surgery and the chief of colon and rectal surgery at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY. Learning Objectives:  -       Understand the relevant pelvic anatomy that makes TME challenging. -       Develop a step-by-step approach to TME that avoids major pitfalls and allows for a sfe low pelvic anastomosis. -       Learn tips and tricks for exposure and progress in the more difficult cases.Links to Papers Referenced in this Episode: Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery, Volume 1: Breast, Lung, Pancreas, Colon https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/cancer-programs/cancer-surgery-standards-program/operative-standards-for-cancer-surgery/purchase/ Kindle edition: https://www.amazon.com/Operative-Standards-Cancer-Surgery-Section-ebook/dp/B07MWSNFSB The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Rectal Cancer 2023 Supplement https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37647138/ NCCN Guidelines for Rectal Cancer https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/guidelines-detail?category=1&id=1461Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.   If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/listen Behind the Knife Premium: https://behindtheknife.org/premium Oral Board Review: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-board Oral Board Simulator: https://behindtheknife.org/oral-board/simulator General Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/general-surgery-oral-board-review Trauma Surgery Video Atlas: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/trauma-surgery-video-atlas Dominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-clerkship Dominate Surgery for APPs: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Rotation: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/dominate-surgery-for-apps-a-high-yield-guide-to-your-surgery-rotation Vascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/vascular-surgery-oral-board-review Colorectal Surgery Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/colorectal-surgery-oral-board-review Surgical Oncology Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-oncology-oral-board-review Cardiothoracic Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/cardiothoracic-surgery-oral-board-review OBGYN Oral Board Review Course: https://behindtheknife.org/course/obgyn-oral-board-review Surgical Critical Care Review: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/surgical-critical-care-review ABSITE Question Bank: https://behindtheknife.org/premium/absite-question-bank EPA Playbook: https://behindtheknife.org/course/epa-playbook Surgical Instrument Flashcards: https://behindtheknife.org/course/surgical-instrument-flashcards ABSITE Review: https://behindtheknife.org/course/absite-2026-exam-review Download our App: Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/behind-the-knife/id1672420049 Android/Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.btk.app&hl=en_US