Sökning: "abdominoperineal resection"
Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 8 avhandlingar innehållade orden abdominoperineal resection.
1. Rectal washout in rectal cancer surgery
Sammanfattning : BackgroundRectal washout (RW) is performed to eliminate intraluminal cancer cells and thereby reducing the risk of local recurrence (LR). The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate the importance of RW in rectal cancer surgery.MethodPaper I: Survey of the current practice of RW among Swedish colorectal units. LÄS MER
2. Perineal healing following abdominoperineal excision for rectal and anal cancer
Sammanfattning : Abdominoperineal rectal excision (APE) may be indicated for distal rectal cancer and anal cancer patients. For many patients the extralevator APE (ELAPE) technique in which a larger part of the pelvic floor is removed is commonly used currently. Most patients in whom an APE is performed have received radiotherapy (RT) preoperatively. LÄS MER
3. Rectal Cancer : Surgical Strategies and Histopathological Aspects
Sammanfattning : The management of rectal cancer has changed in many countries over the last two decades and resulted in improved survival for the majority of rectal cancer patients. In this thesis some surgical strategies and histopathological aspects to improve and clarify the management of rectal cancer patients are investigated. LÄS MER
4. The process of recovery after colorectal cancer surgery : patients' experiences and factors of influence
Sammanfattning : The aim of this thesis was to describe and compare how patients recovering from different forms of colorectal cancer surgery experience their postopera-tive recovery, general health, and anxiety, up to six months after surgery. In addition, the aim was to describe the influence of patient- and surgery-related factors on patient-reported recovery. LÄS MER
5. Rectal cancer survivorship : work loss and long-term morbidity
Sammanfattning : In the last few decades, due to early detection and advances in treatments, rectal cancer survival has been improved significantly. Meanwhile, rectal cancer survivors and health practitioners are facing more challenges arising from the disease, in terms of survivors’ longterm morbidity and work ability. LÄS MER