| Literature DB >> 28923225 |
Atif Iqbal1, Thomas J George2.
Abstract
Surgery remains the mainstay of treatment for colon and rectal cancers. Colon cancer outcomes have improved with laparoscopic techniques, enhanced recovery pathways, and adjuvant chemotherapy. Adjuvant 5-fluorouracil with or without oxaliplatin in stage III and possibly high-risk stage II colon cancer is associated with improved survival. Multimodality management of rectal cancer continues to evolve; total mesorectal excision is the cornerstone. Oncologic results do not support the use of laparoscopic resection in rectal cancer. Preoperative short- or long-course radiation for stage II or III rectal cancer is the standard of care. Long course chemoradiation is recommended for bulky tumors.Entities:
Keywords: Adjuvant; Chemotherapy; Colon cancer; Colorectal cancer; Neoadjuvant; Radiation; Rectal cancer; Surgery
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28923225 DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2017.05.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Oncol Clin N Am ISSN: 1055-3207 Impact factor: 3.495