Surgeon-Influenced Variables in Rectal Cancer Surgery

Authors

Steven Wexner, MD, Department Chair Colorectal Surgery Cleveland Clinic

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

10-24-2013

Abstract

At the conclusion of this presentation the participant should be able to:

1. Evaluate the influence of distal and circumferential margins on local recurrence rates.

2. Assess the role of total mesorectal excision in reducing local recurrence rates.

3. Describe the role of laparoscopy in rectal cancer surgery.

4. Analyze methods of reconstruction following total mesorectal excision.

Presentation: 50 minutes

Recommended Citation

Wexner, MD, Steven, "Surgeon-Influenced Variables in Rectal Cancer Surgery" (2013). Department of Surgery Presentations and Grand Rounds. Presentation 8.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/surgerygr/8