Claims that many rectal cancer patients receive an "inappropriate" operation have been rejected by surgeons. Leeds University researchers said hospital data showed the APE operation, which leaves patients with a permanent colostomy, was being used too often. In the journal Gut, they said introducing official targets would cut it further.
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Rectal surgeons using 'wrong op' - BBC Health News 5th June 2008
Thursday, June 05, 2008
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