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Editorial
. 2024 Apr 15;16(4):1091-1096.
doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i4.1091.

Parallel pathways: A chronicle of evolution in rectal and breast cancer surgery

Antonio Pesce  1 , Nicolò Fabbri  2 , Diletta Iovino  2 , Carlo Vittorio Feo  2
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Editorial

Parallel pathways: A chronicle of evolution in rectal and breast cancer surgery

Antonio Pesce et al. World J Gastrointest Oncol. .

Abstract

In this editorial, we have analyzed the historical evolution of rectal and breast cancer surgery, focusing on the progressive reduction of demolitive approaches and the increasing use of more conservative strategies, accompanied by a growing emphasis on perioperative treatments aimed at enhancing surgical outcomes. All of these changes have been made possible due to an increased awareness and understanding of oncological diseases and improved perioperative treatments.

Keywords: Breast surgery; Conservative surgery; Demolitive treatment; History; Rectal cancer.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict-of-interest statement: The corresponding author declares that the manuscript is submitted on behalf of all authors. All authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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Timeline of historical evolution in rectal and breast surgery with the most important milestones.
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