Review article

Transanal excisions for rectal cancer - another potential multidisciplinary task?

Ivan Penavić ; Department of Surgical Oncology, University Hospital for Tumors, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia
Iva Kirac ; Department of Surgical Oncology, University Hospital for Tumors, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia
Gordan Tometić ; Department of Surgical Oncology, University Hospital for Tumors, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia
Goran Mušterić ; Department of Surgical Oncology, University Hospital for Tumors, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia
Danko Velimir Vrdoljak ; Department of Surgical Oncology, University Hospital for Tumors, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Incidence of rectal cancer in Croatia was 1174 cases in 2012. Most cases were diagnosed at an advanced stage, however there are a few diagnosed in cT1-2N0M0 stage which opens a window for transanal resection. These patients have to be staged meticulously not to disregard possible local spread of disease and nodal involvement. Endorectal ultrasound is not always easily available, therefore MRI is usually the method of choice for preoperative staging. Nevertheless, since the implementation of this mode of treatment advances in neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy and multidisciplinary approach
to treatment have blurred these clear cut indications. In this paper we discuss specificities in selection, treatment and follow up of these patients.

Keywords

transanal resection; rectal cancer; transanal ultrasound; MRI; indication

Hrčak ID:

200327

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/200327

Publication date:

27.12.2013.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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