Oncological outcomes of abdominoperineal resection for the treatment of low rectal cancer: A retrospective review of a single UK tertiary centre experience.

Annals of Medicine and Surgery(2018)

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Abstract
•A single high-volume Centre, retrospective study.•5 years data of low rectal cancer patients undergoing standard abdomino-perineal resection of rectum (APR).•Positive CRM is associated with increased local recurrence.•This study reports that careful selection of patients for ELAPE is vital.•The numbers needed to treat are 9.•ELAPE is advisable in locally advanced and postero-lateral low rectal cancers.
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Abdominoperineal resection,ELAPE,Rectal Cancer,Neoplasia
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