Journal article
Guideline for optimization of colorectal cancer surgery and pathology
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There is evidence of gaps in care for colorectal cancer surgery related to obtaining negative resection margins and lymph node assessment. Recommendations on the surgical and pathological management of curable colon and rectal cancer were developed.
METHODS: A systematic review on colorectal resection margins and lymph nodes was conducted. This evidence, combined with evidence from existing guidelines and expert …
Authors
Smith AJ; Driman DK; Spithoff K; Hunter A; McLeod RS; Simunovic M; Langer B; Surgery and Pathology FTEPOCARC
Journal
Journal of Surgical Oncology, Vol. 101, No. 1, pp. 5–12
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
January 2010
DOI
10.1002/jso.21395
ISSN
0022-4790