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Editorial
. 2024 Aug 31;15(4):1993-1995.
doi: 10.21037/jgo-24-289. Epub 2024 Aug 15.

Gut microbiota modulation: the key to improving outcomes after colorectal cancer surgery?

Jack A Helliwell  1 , David G Jayne  1
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Editorial

Gut microbiota modulation: the key to improving outcomes after colorectal cancer surgery?

Jack A Helliwell et al. J Gastrointest Oncol. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Microbiome; colorectal cancer; surgery.

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Conflicts of Interest: Both authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://jgo.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/jgo-24-289/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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