Research across Cancer
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Robotic ISR shows better anal function and fewer complications than laparoscopic approach
Robotic surgery shows better anal function for low rectal cancer
A meta-analysis finds robotic intersphincteric resection improves anal function and reduces complications versus laparoscopic surgery for lo…
A review of 1,279 patients found robotic surgery for low rectal cancer led to better anal function and fewer complications than laparoscopic…
TaTME shows lower conversion rates with similar short-term safety compared to LapTME for low rectal cancer
New surgical approach for rectal cancer cuts conversion rate
This randomized trial compared transanal total mesorectal excision with laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for patients with low rectal …
A new surgical technique for rectal cancer reduces the need to switch to open surgery, with similar complication rates.
S-1 plus oxaliplatin consolidation shows low toxicity in stage II/III lower rectal cancer patients
First study reports SOX consolidation for lower rectal cancer
This Phase I study enrolled 12 patients with stage II/III lower rectal adenocarcinoma.
A small early trial found SOX chemotherapy was safe after radiation for lower rectal cancer, with surgery completed on time for all patients…
Transrectal Ultrasound Characterization of Rectal Neuroendocrine Neoplasms Shows Feasibility in Small Retrospective Cohort
Doctors use ultrasound to map rare rectal tumors before surgery
This retrospective case analysis evaluated transrectal ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound in 17 patients with rectal neuroendocrine…
A new ultrasound method helps doctors map rare rectal tumors before surgery to plan better treatment plans for patients today
Intratumoral H101 plus total neoadjuvant therapy yields pathologic complete response in one patient with metachronous locally advanced rectal cancer
Could a virus help save a patient's rectal cancer and their ability to use the bathroom?
This case report describes a 50-year-old patient with metachronous locally advanced rectal cancer treated with intratumoral injection of rec…
A virus combined with standard therapy helped a 50-year-old man clear his rectal cancer while keeping his bowel control intact.