Surgery Research
Surgery is a common treatment for colon cancer. Sometimes, people who are scheduled for surgery want to explore the research a bit to see if there's anything else that may work better for them. If you see research that may be relevant to your upcoming surgery, feel free to print the article and discuss it with your doctor.
Alternative to Emergency Surgery for a Colon Blockage?
Research published in BMC Gastroenterology explained an option for avoiding emergency surgery when a tumor is blocking the colon. Specifically, the study reported two cases where doctors used endoscopes to remove pieces of the tumor rather than resorting to emergency surgery.
Research published in BMC Gastroenterology explained an option for avoiding emergency surgery when a tumor is blocking the colon. Specifically, the study reported two cases where doctors used endoscopes to remove pieces of the tumor rather than resorting to emergency surgery.
Anesthesia Choice May Impact Colon Cancer Survival
The type of general anesthesia patients choose during colon cancer surgery may impact their chances of survival years down the road, according to research findings presented at the 2007 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting.
The type of general anesthesia patients choose during colon cancer surgery may impact their chances of survival years down the road, according to research findings presented at the 2007 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting.
Benefit of Radiation Before Rectal Cancer Surgery
A study presented at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons' annual meeting found that receiving short-term radiation therapy before rectal cancer surgery benefits patients.
A study presented at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons' annual meeting found that receiving short-term radiation therapy before rectal cancer surgery benefits patients.
Benefits of Esophageal Doppler-Guided Fluid Management
Low blood volume during colorectal resection surgery is a key factor in surgery-related illnesses. A study found that esophageal doppler-guided fluid managment is associated with shorter hospital stays than the conventional method.
Low blood volume during colorectal resection surgery is a key factor in surgery-related illnesses. A study found that esophageal doppler-guided fluid managment is associated with shorter hospital stays than the conventional method.
Chemo and Radiation Before Surgery Help Keep Rectal Cancer from Coming Back
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that patients with stage 2 or stage 3 rectal cancer who received chemotherapy and radiation before surgery were less likely to have a recurrence than patients who received chemo and radiation after surgery.
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that patients with stage 2 or stage 3 rectal cancer who received chemotherapy and radiation before surgery were less likely to have a recurrence than patients who received chemo and radiation after surgery.
Chemoradiation Before Surgery Instead of After?
The standard therapy for people with locally-advanced rectal cancer is to receive chemo and radiation after surgery. But, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that receiving chemoradiation before surgery may be better for patients.
The standard therapy for people with locally-advanced rectal cancer is to receive chemo and radiation after surgery. But, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that receiving chemoradiation before surgery may be better for patients.
Choosing a Colon Surgeon
The Archives of Surgery reported that patients whose surgeons had performed the most colon cancer surgeries endured fewer complications than patients whose surgeons had performed the least.
The Archives of Surgery reported that patients whose surgeons had performed the most colon cancer surgeries endured fewer complications than patients whose surgeons had performed the least.
Liver Resection and Colon Resection at the Same Time?
If you're going to have surgery for colon cancer that has spread to the liver, you have a decision to make. Should you get a surgical resection of your colon first, give your body a chance to recover a bit, and then have a liver resection? Or should you knock out both resections with one surgery?
If you're going to have surgery for colon cancer that has spread to the liver, you have a decision to make. Should you get a surgical resection of your colon first, give your body a chance to recover a bit, and then have a liver resection? Or should you knock out both resections with one surgery?
Multiple Resections for Liver and Lung Metastases?
When colorectal cancer spreads, the liver and lungs are two of its favorite destinations. A study published in the Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology offered a potential treatment option: One long surgery to remove any operable tumors that have spread to the lungs and liver. The medical term for it is "multiple resections" because the surgery involves removing the diseased pieces and rejoining the healthy parts together.
When colorectal cancer spreads, the liver and lungs are two of its favorite destinations. A study published in the Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology offered a potential treatment option: One long surgery to remove any operable tumors that have spread to the lungs and liver. The medical term for it is "multiple resections" because the surgery involves removing the diseased pieces and rejoining the healthy parts together.
Open Surgery vs. Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
Research published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology compared two treatment options for people with colon cancer: open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. Open surgery is the conventional method and laparoscopic surgery is a less-invasive method.
Research published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology compared two treatment options for people with colon cancer: open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. Open surgery is the conventional method and laparoscopic surgery is a less-invasive method.
Rectal Cancer Surgery Options: TME vs CRS
A study published in the Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery compared two options for rectal cancer surgery: total mesorectal excision (TME) and conventional radical surgery (CRS).
A study published in the Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery compared two options for rectal cancer surgery: total mesorectal excision (TME) and conventional radical surgery (CRS).
Study Says Subpar Treatment for Advanced Colorectal Cancer is the Norm
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reported that most people with locally-advanced colorectal cancer don't receive the ideal treatment. When researchers reviewed data from about 8,000 colorectal cancer patients nationwide, they found that only 33 percent had received a multi-organ surgical resection - the treatment that had resulted in the best overall survival.
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reported that most people with locally-advanced colorectal cancer don't receive the ideal treatment. When researchers reviewed data from about 8,000 colorectal cancer patients nationwide, they found that only 33 percent had received a multi-organ surgical resection - the treatment that had resulted in the best overall survival.