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Editorial
. 2024 Jan;31(1):6-9.
doi: 10.1245/s10434-023-14414-2. Epub 2023 Oct 26.

Standardization of Colon Resection for Cancer: An Overview of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Standard 5.6

Katryna K Thomas  1 , Amanda B Francescatti  2 , Timothy J Vreeland  3 , Mediget K Teshome  4 , Arden M Morris  5 , Kelly K Hunt  4 , Matthew H G Katz  6 , Anthony M Villano  7
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Editorial

Standardization of Colon Resection for Cancer: An Overview of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Standard 5.6

Katryna K Thomas et al. Ann Surg Oncol. 2024 Jan.

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Abstract

The purpose of this editorial is to review the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Standard 5.6, which pertains to curative intent colon resections performed for cancer. We first provide a broad overview of the Operative Standard, followed by the underlying rationale, technical components, and documentation requirements.

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