Surgery of rectal cancer (technical observations)
Coco, C.; Magistrelli, P.; Granone, P.; Netri, G.; Mattana, C.; Cogliandolo, S.; Carbone, L.; Picciocchi, A.
Rays 20(1): 112-119
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0390-7740 PMID: 7569063 Document Number: 449006
The evolution of the surgical management of rectal cancer is briefly reviewed. Factors which influence the choice of the surgical procedure relatively to the tumor characteristics, are examined. The role played by preoperative staging as the basis of a correct therapeutic approach is underlined. Most common surgical procedures in rectal cancer treatment are reported, and emphasis is put on aspects of particular interest for radiodiagnosticians and radiotherapists.