Introduction
Introduction INTRODUCTION Although discussions of issues relating to surgical management of the large bowel frequently consider the colon and rectum as one entity, their associated standards of surgical care are…
Oncologic Components of Lymphadenectomy
Oncologic Components of Lymphadenectomy CRITICAL ELEMENTS Resection of lymph nodes in the central compartment Management of the recurrent laryngeal nerve when involved by extranodal extension from lymph node metastases Management…
Introduction
Introduction INTRODUCTION Gastric cancer represents the third leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide, with an estimated incidence of 951,000 cases, causing 723,000 deaths annually.1 The American Cancer Society estimates that…
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy CRITICAL ELEMENTS Complete extracapsular dissection of the thyroid Identification and preservation of the parathyroid glands Identification and preservation of the recurrent laryngeal nerves En bloc resection of locally advanced…
Introduction
Introduction INTRODUCTION Thyroid cancer is the most common cancer of the endocrine system. It is the fifth most common cancer diagnosed in females in the United States and is increasing…
