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    Upfront primary tumor resection versus upfront systemic therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    The standard initial treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) remains debated. This study investigated whether upfront primary tumor resection (PTR) or upfront systemic therapy (ST) provides better su...

    Shih-Jung Lo, Shu-Huan Huang, I-Li Lai in International Journal of Colorectal Disease (2023)

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    Effect of short-course radiotherapy followed by oxaliplatin-based consolidation chemotherapy on organ preservation in locally advanced rectal cancer

    We analyzed the effectiveness, safety, and mid-term oncological outcomes of short-course radiotherapy (SCRT) and oxaliplatin-based consolidation chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LA...

    Chun-Kai Liao, Ya-Ting Kuo, Yu-Jen Hsu in International Journal of Colorectal Disease (2023)

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    Potential short-term outcome advantage of low vs. high ligation of inferior mesenteric artery for sigmoid and rectal cancer: propensity score matching analysis

    Whether to ligate the inferior mesenteric artery at its root during anterior resection for sigmoid colon or rectal cancer is still under debate. This study compared the surgical outcomes, postoperative recover...

    Chia-Chen Hsu, Yu-Jen Hsu, Yih-Jong Chern, Bor-Kang Jong, Chun-Kai Liao in BMC Surgery (2023)

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    Advantage of laparoscopy surgery for elderly colorectal cancer patients without compromising oncologic outcome

    Laparoscopic surgery has achieved significant results in elderly patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). In this study, we compared the short-term and long-term outcomes of open surgery and laparoscopic surgery...

    Yih-Jong Chern, Hsin-Yuan Hung, Jeng-Fu You, Yu-Jen Hsu, Jy-Ming Chiang in BMC Surgery (2020)