Rectal cancer surgery: a brief history.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2011
Abstract
In the last 250 years, the treatment of rectal cancer has changed dramatically. Once considered an incurable disease, combined modality therapy has improved mortality from 100% to less than 4% for locally advanced rectal cancer. This dramatic reduction paralleled surgical techniques based on a growing understanding of anatomy and disease pathology. In order to understand modern treatment, it is necessary to recognize the achievements of preceding surgeons.
Volume
20
Issue
4
First Page
223
Last Page
230
ISSN
1879-3320
Published In/Presented At
Galler, A. S., Petrelli, N. J., & Shakamuri, S. P. (2011). Rectal cancer surgery: a brief history. Surgical oncology, 20(4), 223–230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.suronc.2010.01.001
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
20149639
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article
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