title: [Close teamwork between pathologist and surgeon can improve results in colorectal cancer treatment].
abstract: Colorectal cancer is common in the Western world and is a leading cause of cancer related mortality. The introduction of multidisciplinary teams and focus on quality control has led to improved outcomes in which pathologists play a central role through feedback to surgeons, radiologists, and oncologists. This review focuses on the importance of pathological examination of the resection specimen and subsequent feedback to the surgical team regarding quality. Specific markers of oncological quality including grading the plane of surgery, tissue morphometry and lymph node yields are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Pathology & Tumour Biology, Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine,St James' University Hospital, Leeds, England.
authors.forename: Nicholas P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: West
authors.forename: Philip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Quirke
authors.forename: Rikke Hjarnø
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Hagemann-Madsen
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome