Purpose: To systematically review the methodologic rigor of the research on volume and
outcomes and to summarize the magnitude and significance of the association between …

Background A large body of research has focused on investigating the effects of healthcare
provider volume and specialization on patient outcomes including outcomes of colorectal …

Background Whether extended lymphadenectomy for right colon cancer leads to increased
perioperative complications or improves survival is still controversial. This trial aimed to …

Objective Total mesorectal excision (TME) as proposed by RJ Heald more than 20 years
ago, is nowadays accepted worldwide for optimal rectal cancer surgery. This technique is …

Background Surgical resection with restoration of bowel continuity is the cornerstone of
treatment for patients with colonic cancer. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for …

Background In cancer research, the association between a gene and clinical outcome
suggests the underlying etiology of the disease and consequently can motivate further …

Background Gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy is the standard treatment for curable
gastric cancer in eastern Asia. Whether the addition of para-aortic nodal dissection (PAND) …

Purpose Physically active individuals have a lower risk of developing colorectal cancer but
the influence of exercise on cancer survival is unknown. Patients and Methods By a …

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common noncutaneous malignancy in the United States
and the second most frequent cause of cancer-related death. Over the past 12 years …

Objective: To examine relationships between hospital volume and late survival after different
types of cancer resections. Design: Using the national Surveillance Epidemiology and End …