A prospective multicenter clinical trial of extralevator abdominoperineal excision for locally advanced low rectal cancer

• Published in: Chung-hua wai kʿo tsa chih Vol. 52; no. 1; p. 11
• Main Authors: Wang, Zhenjun, Qian, Qun, Dai, Yong, Zhang, Zhiquan, Yang, Jinshan, Li, Fei, Li, Xiaobin, Han, Jiagang, Jiang, Congqing, Jiang, Jinbo, Qi, Baoju, Liu, Zuojun, Gao, Zhigang, Du, Yanfu, Yang, Yong, Wei, Guanghui, Qu, Hao, Li, Minzhe, Ma, Huachong, Yi, Bingqiang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Chinese
• Published: China 01.01.2014
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Digestive System Surgical Procedures - methods; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Perineum - surgery; Postoperative Complications; Prognosis; Prospective Studies; Rectal Neoplasms - surgery; Treatment Outcome

To demonstrate the feasibility of extralevator abdominoperineal excision (ELAPE) for locally advanced low cancer in China. A prospective multicenter clinical trial was carried out by 7 general hospitals across China from August 2008 to October 2011. A total of 102 patients underwent ELAPE for primar...