Colorectal cancer metastasis: in the surgeon's hands?
BACKGROUND: Lymphovascular ligation before tumour manipulation during colorectal cancer resection is termed the 'no-touch isolation' technique. It aims to reduce the intra-operative dissemination of colorectal cancer cells. Recently, the detection of circulating tumour cells has been enhanced by molecular biology techniques. This paper reviews the evidence for the no-touch isolation technique in light of the recent developments in circulating tumour cell detection. METHODS: Studies investigating the effect of colorectal cancer surgery on circulating tumour cells were identified by a Medline search using the subject headings colorectal neoplasms and neoplasm circulating cells together with the map term 'no-touch isolation technique'. Further references were obtained from key articles. RESULTS: Molecular biological techniques have improved the detection of circulating colorectal cancer cells. There is a trend towards reduced tumour cell dissemination with the no-touch technique compared with the conventional method. However the benefit in terms of improved patient survival remains unproven. CONCLUSION: The no-touch isolation technique reduces circulating tumour cell dissemination but further work is needed to determine the significance of this with regards to patient survival.
Atkin
Gary
G
Department of Surgery, Barnet General Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Herts, EN5 3DJ, UK. gkatkin@blueyonder.co.uk.
Chopada
Abhay
A
Mitchell
Ian
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