title: [Local excision of rectal cancer for cure].
abstract: Local excision of rectal cancer is advocated for cure only in selected patients. It should be done according to specific standards and needs close follow up. The transanal technique is well defined and indicated for posterior rectal wall tumours. Otherwise, technical modifications or microsurgery can be performed. The transacral approach should be abandoned.
authors.affiliation: Département de chirurgie, hôpital de l'Hôtel-Dieu, 1, place de l'Hôpital, 69288 Lyon cedex 2, France.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gouillat
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: de Calan
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods*