A Habr-Gama

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Country: Brazil

Publications

  1. ncbi Nonoperative approaches to rectal cancer: a critical evaluation
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Angelita and Joaquim Gama Research Institute, Hospital Alemao Oswaldo Cruz, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Semin Radiat Oncol 21:234-9. 2011
  2. ncbi The surgical significance of residual mucosal abnormalities in rectal cancer following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (Br J Surg 2012; 99: 993-1001)
    A Habr-Gama
    Angelita and Joaquim Gama Institute, 1564 Rua Manuel da Nóbrega, Sao Paulo, SP 04001 005, Brazil
    Br J Surg 99:1601. 2012
  3. ncbi Interval between surgery and neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy for distal rectal cancer: does delayed surgery have an impact on outcome?
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Habr Gama Research Institute, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 71:1181-8. 2008
  4. ncbi Assessment and management of the complete clinical response of rectal cancer to chemoradiotherapy
    A Habr-Gama
    University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Colorectal Dis 8:21-4. 2006
  5. ncbi Rectal procidentia treatment by perineal rectosigmoidectomy combined with levator ani repair
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Hospital Alemao Oswaldo Cruz, and Hospital Pérola Byington, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Hepatogastroenterology 53:213-7. 2006
  6. ncbi Long-term results of preoperative chemoradiation for distal rectal cancer correlation between final stage and survival
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Colorectal Surgery Division, Department of Gastroenterology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    J Gastrointest Surg 9:90-9; discussion 99-101. 2005
  7. ncbi Preoperative chemoradiation therapy for low rectal cancer. Impact on downstaging and sphincter-saving operations
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Division of Coloproctology, Department of Gastroenterology, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Hepatogastroenterology 51:1703-7. 2004
  8. ncbi Operative versus nonoperative treatment for stage 0 distal rectal cancer following chemoradiation therapy: long-term results
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Colorectal Surgery Division, Department of Gastroenterology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Ann Surg 240:711-7; discussion 717-8. 2004
  9. ncbi The need for effective radiosentitizing agents: experience in patients with complete pathological response
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Department of Gastroenterology, Angelita and Joaquim Gama Institute, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Anticancer Drugs 22:308-10. 2011
  10. ncbi Complete clinical response after neoadjuvant chemoradiation for distal rectal cancer
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Angelita and Joaquim Gama Institute, and University of Sao Paulo, Av Dr Eneas de Carvalho Aguiar 255, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
    Surg Oncol Clin N Am 19:829-45. 2010

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Publications20

  1. ncbi Nonoperative approaches to rectal cancer: a critical evaluation
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Angelita and Joaquim Gama Research Institute, Hospital Alemao Oswaldo Cruz, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Semin Radiat Oncol 21:234-9. 2011
    ..Advances in radiation and medical oncology could potentially lead to significant improvements in complete tumor regression rates, leading to an increase in importance of a minimally invasive approach in patients with rectal cancer...
  2. ncbi The surgical significance of residual mucosal abnormalities in rectal cancer following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (Br J Surg 2012; 99: 993-1001)
    A Habr-Gama
    Angelita and Joaquim Gama Institute, 1564 Rua Manuel da Nóbrega, Sao Paulo, SP 04001 005, Brazil
    Br J Surg 99:1601. 2012
    ..A selection of these will be edited and published in the Journal. Letters must be no more than 250 words in length. Copyright © 2012 British Journal of Surgery Society Ltd. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd...
  3. ncbi Interval between surgery and neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy for distal rectal cancer: does delayed surgery have an impact on outcome?
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Habr Gama Research Institute, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 71:1181-8. 2008
    ..The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether this interval has an impact on survival...
  4. ncbi Assessment and management of the complete clinical response of rectal cancer to chemoradiotherapy
    A Habr-Gama
    University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Colorectal Dis 8:21-4. 2006
    ....
  5. ncbi Rectal procidentia treatment by perineal rectosigmoidectomy combined with levator ani repair
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Hospital Alemao Oswaldo Cruz, and Hospital Pérola Byington, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Hepatogastroenterology 53:213-7. 2006
    ..This study aimed to evaluate the results of perineal rectosigmoidectomy combined with repair of the levator ani muscles to treat rectal procidentia...
  6. ncbi Long-term results of preoperative chemoradiation for distal rectal cancer correlation between final stage and survival
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Colorectal Surgery Division, Department of Gastroenterology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    J Gastrointest Surg 9:90-9; discussion 99-101. 2005
    ..Cancer-related overall and disease-free survival may be correlated to final pathologic staging following neoadjuvant CRT for distal rectal cancer. Also, stage 0 is significantly associated with improved outcome...
  7. ncbi Preoperative chemoradiation therapy for low rectal cancer. Impact on downstaging and sphincter-saving operations
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Division of Coloproctology, Department of Gastroenterology, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Hepatogastroenterology 51:1703-7. 2004
    ..Preoperative chemoradiation therapy (CRT) associated with radical surgery may result in significant tumor downstaging, local control of the disease and high rates of sphincter-saving operations...
  8. ncbi Operative versus nonoperative treatment for stage 0 distal rectal cancer following chemoradiation therapy: long-term results
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Colorectal Surgery Division, Department of Gastroenterology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Ann Surg 240:711-7; discussion 717-8. 2004
    ..Report overall long-term results of stage 0 rectal cancer following neoadjuvant chemoradiation and compare long-term results between operative and nonoperative treatment...
  9. ncbi The need for effective radiosentitizing agents: experience in patients with complete pathological response
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Department of Gastroenterology, Angelita and Joaquim Gama Institute, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Anticancer Drugs 22:308-10. 2011
    ..The balance between complete pathological response and toxicity should aid in the management decision for the use of radiosensitizing agents in the neoadjuvant setting for the treatment of rectal cancer...
  10. ncbi Complete clinical response after neoadjuvant chemoradiation for distal rectal cancer
    Angelita Habr-Gama
    Angelita and Joaquim Gama Institute, and University of Sao Paulo, Av Dr Eneas de Carvalho Aguiar 255, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
    Surg Oncol Clin N Am 19:829-45. 2010
    ..Recurrences are detectable by clinical assessment and frequently amenable to salvage procedures...
  11. ncbi Role of biopsies in patients with residual rectal cancer following neoadjuvant chemoradiation after downsizing: can they rule out persisting cancer?
    R O Perez
    Colorectal Surgery Division, University of Sao Paulo, School of Medicine Angelita and Joaquim Gama Institute, Sao Paulo, Brazil Northeast University, Corrientes, Argentina Department of Pathology, University of Sao Paulo, University de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Colorectal Dis 14:714-20. 2012
    ..A negative biopsy result after a near-complete clinical response should not be considered sufficient for avoiding a radical resection...
  12. ncbi Factors affecting management decisions in rectal cancer in clinical practice: results from a national survey
    A Habr-Gama
    Department of Gastroenterology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Rua Manuel da Nóbrega, 1564, Sao Paulo, SP 04001 005, Brazil
    Tech Coloproctol 15:45-51. 2011
    ..A national survey among specialists involved in this multidisciplinary setting was performed...
  13. ncbi Endoscopic management of postoperative stapled colorectal anastomosis hemorrhage
    R O Perez
    Department of Gastroenterology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Tech Coloproctol 11:64-6. 2007
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  14. ncbi Distribution of lymph nodes in the mesorectum: how deep is TME necessary?
    R O Perez
    Department of Gastroenterology School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Tech Coloproctol 12:39-43. 2008
    ..However, exact numbers and distribution of lymph nodes (LN) along the mesorectum remains controversial with some studies suggesting that few LNs are present in the distal third of the mesorectum...
  15. ncbi Evaluation of molecular markers in hepatic metastasis of colorectal adenocarcinoma
    J C Murad
    Department of Gastroenterology, University of Sdo Paulo, School of Medicine, Brazil
    Hepatogastroenterology 54:1029-33. 2007
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  16. ncbi Impact of parenteral n-3 fatty acids on experimental acute colitis
    F G Campos
    Department of Gastroenterology, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, SP, Brazil
    Br J Nutr 87:S83-8. 2002
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  17. ncbi Retrorectal tumors complicating pregnancy. Report of two cases
    C W Sobrado
    Department of Surgery, Hospital do SESI, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Dis Colon Rectum 39:1176-9. 1996
    ..Reports of retrorectal tumors complicating pregnancy are scant. This study presents two cases of retrorectal tumors complicating pregnancy and a literature review...
  18. ncbi Late assessment of local control by PET in patients with distal rectal cancer managed non-operatively after complete tumor regression following neoadjuvant chemoradiation
    A Habr-Gama
    Tech Coloproctol 12:74-6. 2008
  19. ncbi Colon and rectal surgery without mechanical bowel preparation: a randomized prospective trial
    A Habr-Gama
    Medical School, , , Brazil
    Tech Coloproctol 7:212-3; discussion 213. 2003
  20. ncbi Clinical applications and techniques of cinedefecography
    J M Jorge
    Department of Coloproctology, , , Brazil
    Am J Surg 182:93-101. 2001
    ..CONCLUSION: Cinedefecography provides a wide range of information to assist the surgeon with the evaluation and management of patients with evacuatory and other associated pelvic floor disorders...