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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Preoperative diagnostics are crucial for determining the extent of rectal cancer spread.
  • Accurate staging impacts surgical strategy and treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline essential preoperative diagnostic methods for rectal cancer.
  • To detail local and systemic staging procedures for rectal cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Local staging: rectoscopy, MRI pelvis, endosonography.
  • Systemic staging: chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, CT scans.
  • Tumour markers (CEA) and colonoscopy for secondary malignancy detection.

Main Results:

  • MRI assesses tumour height, invasion, mesorectal fascia distance, and extramural vascular invasion.
  • Imaging protocols are specified for lower and upper rectal cancers.
  • Guidelines recommend specific imaging for metastasis detection and colonoscopy to rule out synchronous colorectal cancer.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive preoperative diagnostics are vital for effective rectal cancer management.
  • Integrated imaging and endoscopic techniques ensure accurate local and systemic staging.
  • Adherence to guidelines ensures optimal surgical planning and patient outcomes.