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Conservation of the anal sphincter whilst accomplishing adequate resection of rectal cancer has become the surgical objective over the past few years. Most recent studies show that more patients have an anterior resection than abdomino-perineal excision of the rectum.
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Cassell, P. (1992). Is Local Excision Appropriate for Early Rectal Carcinoma?. In: Givel, JC., Oates, G.D., Thomson, J.P.S. (eds) Updates in Colo-Proctology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-51680-1_44
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