title: Local excision of rectal tumors.
abstract: Local excision is increasingly being used to treat rectal cancer. It appears to be an attractive option because of low morbidity and excellent functional results. Controversies remain regarding available techniques, selection criteria and results with or without adjuvant therapy. Role of salvage therapy remains uncertain. This review examines available evidence in an attempt to clarify the role of local excision in the management of rectal cancer.
authors.affiliation: Castle Hill Hospital, Academic Surgical Unit, The University of Hull, Castle Road, Cottingham East Yorkshire, YO16 5JQ, UK.
authors.forename: Abhiram
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hartley
authors.forename: John R T
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Monson
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016019:Survival Analysis