Search for dissertations about: "Extralevator Abdominoperineal excision"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Extralevator Abdominoperineal excision.

2. 1. Abdominoperineal excision for distal rectal carcinoma. Oncological outcome and aspects of self-assessed quality of life

   Author : Mattias Prytz; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rectal cancer; Abdominoperineal excision; Extralevator Abdominoperineal excision;

   Abstract : Abstract: In recent years an adjusted method of performing an abdominoperineal excision (APE) - so called extralevator APE - has been developed and internationally spread. It has been proposed to decrease intraoperative perforations and non-radical surgery and therefor improve local cancer control and decrease rates of local recurrences as compared to standard APE. READ MORE

4. 2. Perineal healing following abdominoperineal excision for rectal and anal cancer

   Author : Naseer Baloch; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Abdominoperineal rectal excision (APE) may be indicated for distal rectal cancer and anal cancer patients. For many patients the extralevator APE (ELAPE) technique in which a larger part of the pelvic floor is removed is commonly used currently. Most patients in whom an APE is performed have received radiotherapy (RT) preoperatively. READ MORE

5. 3. Low rectal cancer : aspects of surgical techniques and treatment results

   Author : Claes Anderin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Rectal cancer is the 7th most common form of cancer in Sweden, both for men and women. About one third of all patients diagnosed with rectal cancer have a low tumour (i.e. 0-5 cm from the anal verge). READ MORE