Minimizing locoregional recurrences in colorectal cancer surgery

Publication date: Available online 25 August 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Vachan S. Hukkeri, Subhash Mishra, Md. Qaleem, Satyaprakash Jindal, Ramesh Aggarwal, Vivek Choudhary, Deepak Govil Colorectal cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The Indian scenario also shows a similar trend, and this has been attributed to the changing dietary patterns. Recurrence in colorectal cancer is associated with many factors, some related to the tumor itself and some to the surgical principles applied. Understanding these factors and application of sound surgical principles can go a long way in decreasing the incidence of colorectal cancer. Here, we highlight the main biological and technical factors implicated in the recurrence of colorectal cancer.
Source: Apollo Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research