Impact of surgeon's technique on outcome after treatment of rectal carcinoma
Diseases of the Colon & RectumPublished 1 May 1999
P. Hermanek
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The surgeon's technique and skill has to focus on prevention of locoregional recurrence to achieve good long-term outcome after curative resection for rectal carcinoma.
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The surgeon's technique and skill has to focus on prevention of locoregional recurrence to achieve good long-term outcome after curative resection for rectal carcinoma. New clinical trials on adjuvant treatment have to include quality assurance for surgery and pathology and documentation of the surgeon (as local code).
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