Abstract
Abdominoperineal excision (APE) for low rectal cancer is associated with higher rates of circumferential resection margin (CRM) involvement and intraoperative perforation (IOPs) than anterior resection for higher tumours. This multicentre observational study was designed to confirm that extralevator APE can improve outcomes and investigated the morbidity associated with such extensive surgery.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 588-599 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | British Journal of Surgery |
Volume | 97 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2010 |
Keywords
- Abdomen
- Adenocarcinoma
- Aged
- Colorectal Surgery
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Staging
- Perineum
- Photography
- Preoperative Care
- Rectal Neoplasms