ABCRS Practice Questions - American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery Certification Exam

Total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer is based on sharp dissection in which anatomic plane?

Between the mesorectal fascia and the rectal muscularis propria Between the mesorectal fascia (fascia propria) and the presacral (Waldeyer) fascia Deep to the presacral fascia on the sacral periosteum Through the mesorectum parallel to the rectum

Correct Answer:

Between the mesorectal fascia (fascia propria) and the presacral (Waldeyer) fascia

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