Search for dissertations about: "rectum cancer surgery urinary"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words rectum cancer surgery urinary.

2. 1. Optimizing postoperative radiation therapy in prostate cancer: focus on side-effects, practical implementation and dose distribution

   Author : Karin Braide; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Prostatacancer; Postoperativ strålbehandling; Side-effects;

   Abstract : Optimizing postoperative radiotherapy in prostate cancer: focus on side effects, practical implementation and dose distribution Karin Braide, MD Department of Urology, Institute of Clincal Sciences Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden ABSTRACT We analyzed side-effects, pre-treatment bladder preparations and dose distribution to the rectum in four different cohorts of patients, treated with postoperative radiotherapy (PRT) in prostate cancer. Side-effects according to a self-reporting survey revealed rectal bleeding as a main result in a follow up time of 6. READ MORE

4. 2. Improving the situation of urinary bladder cancer survivors treated with radical surgery or radical radiotherapy

   Author : Lars Henningsohn; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Bladder neoplasm; radiotherapy; cystectomy; urinary diversion; distressful symptoms; quality of life;

   Abstract : In this thesis we investigated whether the situation of urinary bladder cancer survivors can be improved. To do this, it is necessary to acquire a more specific knowledge of longterm distressing symptoms, symptom characteristics (nature, occurrence, intensity and duration), and of the corresponding symptom-induced distress, as well as the effect on wellbeing and the quality of life (VI). READ MORE

5. 3. Taking physical rehabilitation after abdominal cancer surgery further : by enhanced recovery and physical activity

   Author : Andrea Porserud; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The overall aim with this thesis was to increase knowledge of standardised methods for individualised mobilisation and rehabilitation after abdominal cancer surgery. Concerning mobilisation, both effect, and patients’ experiences of a method for postoperative mobilisation were evaluated, as well as the association between early mobilisation (daily steps) and complications. READ MORE

6. 4. Towards prevention of pelvic radiation disease in gynecological cancer survivors

   Author : Helena Lind; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: To improve the therapeutic ratio of radiation therapy, an increased knowledge of how dose distributions affect normal tissue outcomes is critically needed; however normal tissue outcomes in terms of self-reported atomized symptoms among gynecological cancer survivors are rare in the literature. Aims: To investigate the prevalence of self-reported symptoms and their impact on daily life among long-term gynecological cancer survivors previously treated with pelvic radiation therapy. READ MORE

7. 5. Magnetic resonance imaging of rectal tumours

   Author : Lennart Blomqvist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Rectum; Neoplasms; Magnetic Resonance Imaging;

   Abstract : Cross sectional imaging techniques introduced during the last two decades have been increasingly used in the evaluation of patients with pelvic tumours. The extent of tumour - the tumour stage - at the time of diagnosis constitutes a guideline for both the immediate treatment and the follow-up of the patient. READ MORE