In a nutshell This study compared the outcomes of patients with rectal cancer treated with either laparoscopy (LPS; removal of the tumor by using a cable with a camera inserted near the tumor) or open surgery. Researchers found no differences in outcomes between LPS and open surgery for these patients. Some background Treatment for rectal...
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Does a more thorough analysis of the lymph nodes improve survival?
In a nutshell This study evaluated the outcomes of patients with colon cancer (cancer of the large intestine) who underwent a procedure called sentinel lymph node microscopic analysis. Some background The lymphatic system is composed of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes which drain the lymphatic fluid, and specialized cells of the immune system....
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