ArticleAnnals of Saudi medicine
Long-term outcomes after complete mesocolic excision for colon cancer at a tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia.
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- Definition and reporting of lymphadenectomy and complete mesocolic excision for radical right colectomy: a systematic review.Surgical endoscopy · 2023Pooled it
- Assessing the Knowledge and Prescription Practice of Gastroenterologists and Pharmacists Toward Probiotics in Saudi Arabia: An Electronic Survey-Based Study.International journal of general medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundData on long-term survival and recurrence of cancer after complete mesocolic excision (CME) for colon cancer has not been reported from our center and related to international data.
objectiveDescribe overall and disease-free survival, survival by surgery site and stage, and recurrence rates after curative surgery.
designRetrospective chart review. SETTINGS: Academic tertiary care center. PATIENTS AND
methodsThe study included all patients who underwent either laparoscopic or open surgery for colon cancer with curative intent between 2001 and 2011. The colorectal database was reviewed for the following: demographic data, comorbidities, radiologic investigations, clinical stage, type of operation, complications, pathologic assessment, adjuvant treatment, recurrence and survival. Survival and recurrence rates were calculated, and survival curves were generated.
main outcome measures5-year overall survival, secondary endpoints were 5-year disease-free survival, survival by surgery site and stage, and recurrence rates. SAMPLE SIZE: 220.
resultsThe mean (SD) age at diagnosis was 57 (13) years (CI 95%: 55-59 years). There were 112 males. Mean (SD) body mass index was 27.6 (5.7) kg/m
conclusionThe outcomes of surgical treatment for colon cancer at our institution are equivalent to international sites. No difference was noted between left and right colon in terms of survival after CME. LIMITATIONS: Single center, retrospective, small sample size. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None.
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