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Review
. 2006 Jan;15(1):95-107, vi-vii.
doi: 10.1016/j.soc.2005.08.007.

Surgical treatment of rectal cancer: radical resection

Seung-Yong Jeong  1 , David B Chessin, Jose G Guillem
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Review

Surgical treatment of rectal cancer: radical resection

Seung-Yong Jeong et al. Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2006 Jan.

Abstract

Currently, surgery is the only potentially curative treatment modality for rectal cancer. The major goals of surgery for rectal cancer are to optimize oncologic outcome and maintain anorectal and genitourinary function. This article reviews the surgical management of primary rectal cancer and discusses major surgical considerations in the treatment of this disease.

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