Lower GI 2017

Introduction

Surgery = mainstay of cure for rectal cancer

However: - Serious adverse events possible 1-3 - Postoperative mortality increases in the elderly: - 12% vs. 3-4% 4

Radiotherapy with curative intent for a subgroup of patients

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