Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A
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Laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision (CME) for transverse colon cancer is technically challenging. Robotic technology has been developed to reduce technical limitations of laparoscopy. Yet, no data are available on the role of robotic approach f...
Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy
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Persistent descending mesocolon(PDM)is caused by absence of fusion of the descending colon to the retroperitoneum. A 67-year-old man with bloody stools was diagnosed with rectal cancer on colonoscopy. A computed tomography showed a medial displacemen...
BACKGROUND: Complete mesocolic excision (CME) surgery is increasingly implemented for the resection of right-sided colonic cancer, possibly resulting in improved 5-year overall and disease-free survival compared to non-CME surgery. However, it is not...
PURPOSE: Complete mesocolic excision (CME) has been associated with improved oncological outcomes in treatment of colon cancer. However, widespread adoption is limited partly because of the technical complexity and perceived risks of the approach. Th...