[Surgical treatment of cancer of the colon and factors determining its effectiveness]

The results of treatment of 1,031 patients with carcinoma of the colon by surgery from 1929 to 1985 are analysed. Postoperative mortality reduced almost three-fold in the last decades and was 4% in 1984-85. From study of the late results the authors conclude that abidance by the principles of oncological radicality is important. The recognition of patients with preneoplastic diseases and their regular active medical examination allow the results of treatment of patients with carcinoma of the colon to be improved.