How can we utilize local excision to help, not harm, geriatric patients with rectal cancer?

Publication date: Available online 14 December 2019Source: European Journal of Surgical OncologyAuthor(s): Shruti Sevak, Tine Gregoir, Albert Wolthuis, Matthew AlbertAbstractA majority of the morbidity and mortality burden of rectal cancer is distributed within the geriatric age group. Current surgical and medical treatment modalities pose significant challenges in treating complications specifically in the already pre-disposed senior population with baseline dysfunction. This chapter reviews the work-up, management, current data and oncologic outcomes of treating rectal cancer in the senior adult.
Source: European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) - Category: Surgery Source Type: research