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A National Strategic Change in Treatment Policy for Rectal Cancer—Implementation of Total Mesorectal Excision as Routine Treatment in Norway. A National Audit

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum · 2002 · Vol. 45(7) · pp. 857–866

Arne Wibe✉(St Olav's University Hospital)Bjørn Møller(National Cancer Registration Service)Jarle Norstein(Cancer Registry of Norway)Erik Carlsen(University of Oslo)Johan N. Wiig(University of Oslo)Richard J. Heald(Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital)Frøydis Langmark(Cancer Registry of Norway)H. E. MyrvoldOdd Söreide(University of Oslo)

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Abstract

A refinement of the surgical resection technique for rectal cancer can be achieved on a national level, the technique of total mesorectal excision can be widely distributed, and surgery alone can give good results.

Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Colorectal and Anal CarcinomasTotal mesorectal excisionMedicineColorectal cancerSurgeryAnastomosisPopulationColorectal surgeryGeneral surgeryCancerAbdominal surgery

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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHealth PolicyHumansMaleMedical AuditMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingNorwayRectal NeoplasmsRegistries

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