Total Mesorectal Excision and Pelvic Node Dissection for Rectal Cancer: An Appraisal

Melinda M. Mortenson; Vijay P. Khatri; Joseph J. Bennett; Nicholas J. Petrelli

doi:10.1016/j.soc.2006.10.007

Total Mesorectal Excision and Pelvic Node Dissection for Rectal Cancer: An Appraisal

Melinda M. Mortenson, Vijay P. Khatri, Joseph J. Bennett, Nicholas J. Petrelli

Surgical Oncology

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Abstract

Total mesorectal excision has revolutionized the surgical treatment of rectal cancer since its introduction in the 1980s. The rationale, technique, and outcomes of total mesorectal excision in rectal cancer are explored. Lateral pelvic lymph node dissection is used by the Japanese in selected patients and has remained a controversial approach in the management of rectal cancer. The technique, controversies, and outcomes are summarized.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	177-197
Number of pages	21
Journal	Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
Volume	16
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soc.2006.10.007
State	Published - Jan 2007

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Mortenson, M. M., Khatri, V. P., Bennett, J. J., & Petrelli, N. J. (2007). Total Mesorectal Excision and Pelvic Node Dissection for Rectal Cancer: An Appraisal. Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, 16(1), 177-197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soc.2006.10.007

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