Surgical and survival outcomes following pelvic exenteration for locally advanced primary rectal cancer : results from an international collaboration Universiteit Gent
Objective: The aim of the study was to analyze data from an international collaboration, and ascertain prognostic indicators that inform clinical decision-making and practices regarding the role of pelvic exenteration for locally advanced primary rectal cancer (LARC). Background: With improved national screening programs fewer patients present with LARC. Despite this, select cohorts of patients require pelvic exenteration. To date, the majority ...