Background Local excision (LE) of T1 low-risk (G1–2/L0/V0) rectal cancer is an established
approach with local recurrence (LR) rates of∼ 5%, whereas LE of≥ T2 high-risk tumors or …

The first multidisciplinary consensus conference on colon and rectal cancer was held in
December 2012, achieving a majority of consensus for diagnostic and treatment decisions …

PURPOSE: There is little knowledge on long-term morbidity after radiotherapy (50 Gy) and
total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer. Therefore, late effects on bowel, anorectal, and …

Objective: To determine preoperative tumor-, patient-, and treatment-related factors that are
independently associated with incomplete mesorectal excision. Summary of Background …

Aim Despite advances in rectal cancer treatment, local recurrence (LR) remains a significant
problem. To select high‐risk patients for different treatment options aimed at reducing LR, it …

Cancers of the digestive organs (including the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon,
rectum and anus, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas) constitute one-fifth of all cancer cases in …

Background Limited information is available regarding the effect of age on choice of surgical
and oncological treatment for rectal cancer. The objective of this study was to assess the …

Purpose The use of preoperative radiotherapy in patients with T3 tumors shows
considerable variation among countries and institutions. The Norwegian guidelines have …

Background The aim of the survey was to assess the incidence of anastomotic leaks (AL)
and to identify risk factors predicting incidence and gravity of AL after low anterior resection …

Objective In 1995, an analysis showed an inferior prognosis after rectal cancer in Denmark
compared with the other Scandinavian countries. The Danish Colorectal Cancer Group …