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National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Recent findings in rectal cancer described by researchers from Taiwan and France
July 4th, 2006
Rectal cancer research advances have been reported from Taiwan and France. Study 1: Laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection (APR) can be performed with good technical efficiency, quick functional recovery, and mild disability. "The appropriateness of the laparoscopic approach for the resection of rectal cancer has been controversial, although it is well established in colon cancer. This is a phase II study of laparoscopic APR in the treatment of lower rectal cancers. Patients with lower rectal adenocarcinoma located within 6 cm above the anal verge were recruited and subjected to laparoscopic APR," scientists in Taiwan report. ...
Source: Pharma Law Weekly (2006-07-04)
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