The British journal of surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Impact of the introduction and training of total mesorectal excision on recurrence and survival in rectal cancer in The Netherlands.
Local control and survival following surgical treatment of rectal cancer have been improved by the introduction of total mesorectal excision (TME). The aim of this study was to determine the nationwide impact of the introduction and training of TME on recurrence and survival in rectal cancer. ⋯ The introduction and training of TME has led to improved long-term outcome of patients with rectal cancer in the Netherlands.