News tagged with colon surgery
Disparities in cancer care reflect hospital resources, study finds
Hospitals that treat more black cancer patients have worse survival rates on average for patients with breast and colon cancer, regardless of race, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer ...
Aug 20, 2009 |
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5-year results show keyhole bowel cancer surgery is safe and effective
Laparoscopic or 'keyhole' surgery is a safe, effective way of removing bowel tumours and should be offered to all patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer, according to researchers from the University of Leeds.
Nov 04, 2010 |
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Surgery not necessary for most late-stage colorectal cancers
A new study shows that a large majority of patients who present with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to other organs (stage IV) don't require immediate surgery to remove the primary tumor in the colon. Researchers ...
May 31, 2009 |
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Minimally invasive surgery shown safe and effective treatment for rectal cancer
Laparoscopic surgery has been used in the treatment of intestinal disorders for close to 20 years, but its benefits have only recently begun to be extended to people with rectal cancer. In a prospective study of 103 patients ...
Nov 10, 2009 |
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