Surgical management of locally recurrent rectal cancer

Authors: Sagar P.M.^{1, *}; Pemberton J.H.¹

Source: British Journal of Surgery, Volume 83, Number 3, March 1996 , pp. 293-304(12)

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Abstract:

The surgical management of locally recurrent rectal cancer may involve major procedures and is not for the faint-hearted. Nevertheless, such treatment is preferable to chemotherapy and radiotherapy; the latter will fail over a period of months during which the patient is likely to experience intractable pain. Radical surgery offers good palliation and a better quality of life. Survival is prolonged by such operations which may be curative in up to one-third of patients. Nevertheless, surgeons must be realistic in their assessment of and discussions with patients.

Language: English

Document Type: Review article

Affiliations: 1: Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA *

Publication date: 1996-03-01

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