Abstract
A complete mesorectal resection (total mesorectal excision, TME) is essential for the curative resection of locally advanced rectal cancer. Corollaries to TME include obtaining oncologically acceptable distal and circumferential tumor-free margins. Strict adherence to these intra-operative surgical tenets within the context of multidisciplinary care help ensure optimal outcomes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | The Mesenteric Organ in Health and Disease |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 371-388 |
Number of pages | 18 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030719630 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030719623 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2021 |
Keywords
- Mesenteric resection
- Rectal cancer
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology