Rectal cancer treatment has evolved during the past 40 years with the use of a standardized
surgical technique for tumour resection: total mesorectal excision. A dramatic reduction in …

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of elective rectal
resection for rectal cancer in adults by robotic surgery compared with conventional …

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is dedicated to ensuring high-
quality patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders …

Importance Evidence about the efficacy of laparoscopic resection of rectal cancer is
incomplete, particularly for patients with more advanced-stage disease. Objective To …

Background Induction of a clinical complete response with chemoradiotherapy, followed by
observation via a watch-and-wait approach, has emerged as a management option for …

Abstract The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is dedicated to ensuring high-
quality patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders …

PURPOSE To provide resource-stratified, evidence-based recommendations on the early
detection of colorectal cancer in four tiers to clinicians, patients, and caregivers. METHODS …

Background The anatomic difficulties that we have to deal with in open surgery for rectal
cancer have not been overcome with the laparoscopic approach. In the search for a solution …

PURPOSE To provide expert guidance to clinicians and policymakers in resource-
constrained settings on the management of patients with late-stage colorectal cancer …

Background Colorectal cancer including rectal cancer is the third most common cause of
cancer deaths in the western world. For colon carcinoma, laparoscopic surgery is proven to …