In:
Visceral Medicine, S. Karger AG, Vol. 35, No. 4 ( 2019), p. 252-258
Abstract:
〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Background: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 In an aging society, the incidence and relevance of rectal cancer as one of the most frequent gastrointestinal cancers gains in importance. Excellent surgery and up-to-date multimodal treatments are essential for adequate oncological results and good quality of life. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Summary: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 In this review, we describe modern developments in rectal cancer surgery and its embedment in modern multimodal therapy concepts. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Key Message: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Distinguished interdisciplinary cooperation combined with an outstanding surgical expertise is the basic requirement for an optimal treatment of rectal cancer. Thus, high standards of oncological outcome and patient’s quality of life can be achieved.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2297-4725
,
2297-475X
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2019
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2850734-4
