Local Excision and Endoscopic Strategies for the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer

Local excision and endoluminal surgery are organ preservation techniques, which are more widely accepted and practiced in colorectal cancer management. Although endoluminal surgery is considered challenging, it will continue to progress and gain more popularity over time. Increased education, research, and availability of the tools to perform these procedures will help more endoscopists be adept over time. Owing to the ability to avoid intraabdominal surgery, endoluminal surgery can be the next big step for minimally invasive surgery. Through research and development, fully flexible endorobotic platforms with stable camera positioning and precision will become a reality and push endoluminal surgery forward.
Source: Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research