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01-09-2015 | Review
Surgical options for locally recurrent rectal cancer—review and update
Authors:
A. Troja, N. El-Sourani, A. Abdou, D. Antolovic, H. R. Raab
Published in:
International Journal of Colorectal Disease
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Issue 9/2015
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Abstract
Locally recurrent rectal tumours in the pelvis are found in about 6 % following treatment for rectal cancer. This type of tumour can cause serious local complications and symptoms. The aim of modern surgical oncology is to offer a curative treatment option embedded in an interdisciplinary network of specialities to the patient. Due to advancements in surgical techniques and procedures, especially regarding surgical reconstruction, the possibilities of a curative treatment regarding recurrent cancers have been expanded and established. To aim for a curative treatment one must introduce a multimodal therapy including radio- and chemotherapy, and a radical oncological surgery with en bloc resection of the tumour and affected surrounding organs to achieve a R0-resection.