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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2015; 28(01): 021-027
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1545066
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1545066
Techniques in Total Mesorectal Excision Surgery
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Publication Date:
18 February 2015 (online)
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Abstract
Advances in the surgical management of rectal cancer have placed the quality of total mesorectal excision (TME) as the major predictor in overall survival. A standardized TME technique along with quality increases the percentage of patients undergoing a complete TME. Quality measurements of TME will place increasing demands on surgeons maintaining competence with present and future techniques. These efforts will improve the outcome of the rectal cancer patients.
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