Research About Colon Surgery
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.
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.
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.
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.
Study Says Subpar Treatment for 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.