Pathologic Processing of the Total Mesorectal Excision
Pathologic Processing of the Total Mesorectal Excision
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DOI:
10.1055/s-0035-1545069
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发表时间:
2015-03-01
影响因子:
1.4
通讯作者:
Carmack, Susanne
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作者:
Campa-Thompson, Molly;Weir, Robert;Carmack, Susanne
Total mesorectal excision (TME) is the current optimal surgical treatment for patients with rectal carcinoma. A complete TME is related to lower local recurrence rates and increased patient survival. Many confounding factors in the patient's anatomy and prior therapy can make it difficult to obtain a perfect plane, and thus a complete TME. The resection specimen can be thoroughly evaluated, grossly and microscopically, to identify substandard surgical outcomes and increased risk of local recurrence. Complete and accurate data reporting is critical for patient care and helps surgeons improve their technique.