Abstract Standard treatment consisting of chemoradiotherapy followed by radical surgery with total mesorectal excision, resulting in good oncologic local control but high morbidity and poor functional results. The same treatment applied to all patients presenting with low or mid T3-4 rectal...
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Abstract AIM: To report the results of surgery for obstructive right colon cancer (ORCC) and to identify risk factors associated with worse outcomes that may help surgeons to choose the best surgical option. METHODS: This is a retrospective national cohort...
Abstract BACKGROUND: Pelvic exenteration is potentially curative for locally advanced and recurrent pelvic cancers. Evolving technology has facilitated the use of minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques in selected cases. We aimed to compare outcomes between open and MIS pelvic exenteration....
Abstract AIM: There is little evidence to support choice of technique and configuration for stapled anastomoses after right hemicolectomy and ileocaecal resection. This study aimed to determine the relationship between stapling technique and anastomotic failure. METHOD: Any unit performing gastrointestinal...
Abstract From the patient's perspective, cancer cure with full preservation of function is a crucial goal. There are many advances that have emerged which may make this possible in a greater proportion of patients without compromising oncological outcomes. Professor Tekkis...
Abstract BACKGROUND: Total mesorectal excision and preoperative radiotherapy in mid and low rectal cancer allow us to achieve very good oncological results. However, major and refractory low anterior resection syndrome and fecal incontinence alter the quality of life of patients...