RT Journal Article
ID 401f136263fe69da
A1 Olson, Craig
T1 Current Status of Surgical Intervention for the Management of Rectal Cancer
JF Critical Reviews™ in Oncogenesis
JO CRO
YR 2012
FD 2012-11-21
VO 17
IS 4
SP 373
OP 382
K1 rectal cancer
K1 total mesorectal excision
K1 laparoscopy
K1 robotics
K1 abdomino-perineal resection
K1 proctectomy
AB Surgery for rectal cancer has advanced greatly over the past decade. Our knowledge of total mesorectal excision has led to improved oncologic outcomes. The concept of extralevator abdomino-perineal resection shows promise for reducing recurrence rates in tumors of the low rectum and anal canal. Once popular, local excision of rectal tumors has now been shown to have largely unacceptable recurrence rates. Minimally invasive techniques of laparoscopic and robotic surgery are technically feasible, and promise decreased complications in the future. Finally, new colonoscopic and endoscopic techniques offer alternatives for those unfit for surgery.
PB Begell House
LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/439f422d0783386a,7bed03d90bc1b33a,401f136263fe69da.html