Improving Patient Selection for Re-Resection of Metastatic Disease in Colorectal Cancer
In this study, the most common sites of recurrence following first resection of colorectal liver metastases were the liver (51%) followed by the lung (41%).
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Surgery May Be Superior to Stereotactic Body RT for Early Stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
SBRT provides excellent local control and an adequate safety profile, but there is a lack of data comparing SBRT to resection among patients eligible for surgery.
Imaging and Fluorescence Technique Guides Surgical Removal of Otherwise Undetectable Ovarian Tumors
A newly created tumor-specific fluorescent molecule combined with an imaging system guided surgeons to removing additional tumors not palpable or visible without fluorescence in patients with ovarian cancer.
Surgical Probe Distinguishes Between Tumor Margins and Healthy Tissue
A new surgical tool that uses light to ensure surgeons removed all of a cancerous tumor was found to correlate well with traditional pathologists’ diagnoses, according to a clinical study showing that the tool could soon enable reliable, real-time surgical guidance.
Targeted molecular contrast agent may improve visualization of lung tumor margins
New molecular tools are emerging to identify lung adenocarcinomas during pulmonary resection. The results of a proof-of-concept study suggest that fluorescent imaging of lung cancer during surgery using targeted molecular agents may soon be a reality.
Tool successfully distinguishes between breast cancer and normal tissues
Researchers have successfully tested a new tool that will help surgeons better distinguish cancerous breast tissue from normal tissue, which should lower the mount of repeat procedures needed.
Study compares treatment risks for early esophageal cancer
A new study sheds new light on the risks associated with the growing popularity of endoscopic resection in the treatment of localized, early-stage esophageal cancer.
Colorectal cancer resection mortality still high for elderly
Despite an overall improved mortality seen during the past 10 years, advancing age is associated with higher morbidity and mortality in colorectal cancer resection.
ACS: Laparoscopic colon cancer resection advantageous for elderly
Laparoscopic procedure linked with lower risk of discharge to a nursing facility when compared with open surgery.
Carbon ion radiotherapy works for inoperable spinal sarcomas
Carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT) appears to be safe and effective for the treatment of persons with unresectable spinal sarcoma, researchers have affirmed.
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