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Matthew Crapko1, James Fleshman
1Colon and Rectal Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA, matthewcrapko@hotmail.com.
Abstract:
Rectal cancer remains a common and complex surgical problem. There is growing evidence that minimally invasive surgery (MIS) can provide ideal care for patients with rectal cancer. This review examines the short- and long-term benefits to MIS for rectal cancer, as well as the current techniques available, and how wider adoption of these techniques may be performed.
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