Background Local resection (LR) methods for rectal cancer are generally considered in the
palliative setting or for patients deemed a high anaesthetic risk. This systematic review and …

Background The most appropriate treatment for early-stage rectal cancers is controversial.
The advantages of local excision regarding morbidity and function must be weighed against …

Purpose The optimal surgical approach for early-stage rectal cancer remains controversial.
Radical resection is considered to be the gold standard for rectal cancer treatment. More …

Objectives To establish outcomes after completion and salvage surgery following local
excision in literature published since 2005, to inform decision-making when offering local …

Background A growing proportion of patients with early rectal cancer is treated by local
excision only. The aim of this study was to evaluate long-term oncological outcomes and the …

Purpose Primary local excision (PLE) for early rectal cancers is associated with decreased
surgical morbidity and mortality compared with major resection (MR). However, it is thought …

Purpose The management of early-stage rectal cancer in clinical practice is controversial.
The aim of this network meta-analysis was to compare oncological and postoperative …

Aim Local excision of early rectal cancer (ERC a) offers comparable survival and reduced
operative morbidity compared with radical surgery, yet it risks an adverse oncological …

Local excision (LE) has arisen as an alternative to total mesorectal excision for the treatment
of early rectal cancer. Despite a decreased morbidity, there are still concerns about LE …

Aim Local excision of early rectal cancer is a less morbid alternative to major abdominal
surgery. This review evaluates the role of local excision with neoadjuvant or adjuvant …