… of rectal cancer to which the one-centimeter rule of distal clearance can be applied. This
could … us to expand the indication of sphincter preservation for very low rectal cancer patients. …

… palliation of rectal cancer are relief … rectal cancer may be treated by transanal procedures
where obstruction is the major feature; techniques used include local resection, self-expanding …

… Reasonable expectations for quality of life are necessary for patients with rectal cancer,
especially those with lower rectal cancer (Rb). In addition, post-procedural complications and …

Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) has been rapidly accepted as a promising
surgical approach to the distal rectum. The benefits include ease of access to the bottom of the …

… Rectal cancer is often presented with a dizzying array of … used when treating rectal cancer
as opposed to colon cancer. Key … Once a rectal cancer is understood with regard to these two …

… This review focuses on the advances made in the multidisciplinary approach to rectal cancer
as well as minimally invasive surgical options as part of the management of rectal tumors. …

… The estimated occurrence of new rectal cancer cases in the United States was projected to
be … of rectal cancer should occur before beginning any treatment pathway for rectal cancer. …

… rectal cancer within 5 cm of the anal verge, which was conventionally considered as an
indication for APR, thereby expanding the indications … basis for expanding the indications for ISR.…

… Right-sided loop colostomy is preferable in rectal cancer, when preoperative therapies
are … within general colon and rectal cancer guidelines edited by Surgical Societies [21,22,23]. …

… Overall survival from rectal cancer has almost doubled over the last 20 years. Following
recommendations in management guidelines plays some part in this, but the extent of …