Short-term outcomes of laparoscopic intersphincteric resection with intraoperative radiotherapy using low-energy X-rays for primary locally advanced low rectal cancer: a single center experience

Abstract Background Even with the augmentative application of anal-preservation surgery in low rectal cancer, the role and indications of laparoscopic intersphincteric resection (Lap ISR) are still under debate, especially for T3 or node-positive (T3N0M0, T1–3N+M0) cancer, mainly due to the oncologi...

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Main Authors: Wangsheng Xue, Shuang Wang, Zeyun Zhao, Yongbo Li, An Shang, Donglin Li, Jianzheng Yang, Tiejun Wang, Min Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-020-1799-x