H Nelson

Summary

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Predictors of surgical outcomes
    Heidi Nelson
    Mayo Medical School, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
    J Gastroenterol Hepatol 17:S167-71. 2002
  2. ncbi The role of clinical trials in the development of novel surgical techniques
    Heidi Nelson
    Mayo Clinic, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
    J Surg Oncol 96:704-9. 2007
  3. ncbi Guidelines 2000 for colon and rectal cancer surgery
    H Nelson
    Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    J Natl Cancer Inst 93:583-96. 2001
  4. ncbi Outcomes following surgery without radiotherapy for rectal cancer
    K L Mathis
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
    Br J Surg 99:137-43. 2012
  5. ncbi Postoperative surveillance recommendations for early stage colon cancer based on results from the clinical outcomes of surgical therapy trial
    Vassiliki L Tsikitis
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    J Clin Oncol 27:3671-6. 2009
  6. ncbi The Mayo Clinic experience with multimodality treatment of locally advanced or recurrent colon cancer
    William E Taylor
    Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
    Ann Surg Oncol 9:177-85. 2002
  7. ncbi Laparoscopic colectomy for colon cancer--a trial update
    H Nelson
    Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
    Swiss Surg 7:248-51. 2001
  8. ncbi Postoperative morbidity with diversion after low anterior resection in the era of neoadjuvant therapy: a single institution experience
    Vassiliki L Tsikitis
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    J Am Coll Surg 209:114-8. 2009
  9. ncbi Unresectable colorectal cancer can be cured with multimodality therapy
    Kellie L Mathis
    Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Ann Surg 248:592-8. 2008
  10. ncbi Minimally invasive surgery for colorectal carcinoma
    Luca Stocchi
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Gonda 9S, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Ann Surg Oncol 12:960-70. 2005

Detail Information

Publications61

  1. ncbi Predictors of surgical outcomes
    Heidi Nelson
    Mayo Medical School, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
    J Gastroenterol Hepatol 17:S167-71. 2002
    ..In the future, our methods for analyzing and reporting surgical outcomes will have to accommodate new predictors...
  2. ncbi The role of clinical trials in the development of novel surgical techniques
    Heidi Nelson
    Mayo Clinic, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
    J Surg Oncol 96:704-9. 2007
    ..This chapter details how randomized controlled trial methodologies facilitate the development of level 1 evidence in support of minimally invasive colon cancer surgery...
  3. ncbi Guidelines 2000 for colon and rectal cancer surgery
    H Nelson
    Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    J Natl Cancer Inst 93:583-96. 2001
    ..The National Cancer Institute sponsored a panel of experts to systematically review current literature and to draft guidelines that provide uniform definitions, principles, and practices...
  4. ncbi Outcomes following surgery without radiotherapy for rectal cancer
    K L Mathis
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
    Br J Surg 99:137-43. 2012
    ..This study determined survival and recurrence rates following curative resection of rectal cancer without radiotherapy...
  5. ncbi Postoperative surveillance recommendations for early stage colon cancer based on results from the clinical outcomes of surgical therapy trial
    Vassiliki L Tsikitis
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    J Clin Oncol 27:3671-6. 2009
    ..We hypothesized that stage I and IIA colon cancer patients would experience similar benefits...
  6. ncbi The Mayo Clinic experience with multimodality treatment of locally advanced or recurrent colon cancer
    William E Taylor
    Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
    Ann Surg Oncol 9:177-85. 2002
    ..4% 5-year survival. CONCLUSIONS: A multimodality approach using en-bloc surgical resection with radiotherapy and chemotherapy affords some patients with locally advanced and recurrent colon cancer a chance for long-term survival...
  7. ncbi Laparoscopic colectomy for colon cancer--a trial update
    H Nelson
    Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
    Swiss Surg 7:248-51. 2001
    ..Secondary and tertiary aims will test the safety of LAC and the impact of LAC on quality of life and costs, respectively...
  8. ncbi Postoperative morbidity with diversion after low anterior resection in the era of neoadjuvant therapy: a single institution experience
    Vassiliki L Tsikitis
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    J Am Coll Surg 209:114-8. 2009
    ....
  9. ncbi Unresectable colorectal cancer can be cured with multimodality therapy
    Kellie L Mathis
    Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Ann Surg 248:592-8. 2008
    ....
  10. ncbi Minimally invasive surgery for colorectal carcinoma
    Luca Stocchi
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Gonda 9S, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Ann Surg Oncol 12:960-70. 2005
  11. ncbi Minimal access cancer management
    Frederick L Greene
    Department of Surgery and Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
    CA Cancer J Clin 57:130-46. 2007
    ..Caution, however, should be exercised in recommending laparoscopic approaches for routine management of primary tumors of the rectum and adrenal gland...
  12. ncbi Laparoscopic colon resection for cancer
    Luca Stocchi
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Adv Surg 40:59-76. 2006
    ..New data should elucidate better the potential advantages in postoperative recovery, QOL, and cost reduction. Appropriate credentialing for LAC remains essential for widespread application of LAC while preserving patient safety...
  13. ncbi Intraoperative radiotherapy in the multimodality approach to colorectal cancer
    Dieter Hahnloser
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Surg Oncol Clin N Am 12:993-1013, ix. 2003
    ..Distant relapse remains problematic, and effective systemic therapy is necessary to significantly improve long-term survival...
  14. ncbi Intraoperative irradiation for locally recurrent colorectal cancer in previously irradiated patients
    M G Haddock
    Division of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 49:1267-74. 2001
    ....
  15. ncbi Laparoscopic colectomy for cancer
    Emily Finlayson
    Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
    Am J Clin Oncol 28:521-5. 2005
    ..This review provides an overview of laparoscopic colectomy and techniques and examines recent data from randomized, controlled trials that report the short- and long-term outcomes after laparoscopic colectomy for cancer...
  16. ncbi Quality of life after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis and ileorectal anastomosis in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis
    Imran Hassan
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
    Dis Colon Rectum 48:2032-7. 2005
    ....
  17. ncbi Operative trials: the opportunity beckons-an update on the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group
    Y Nancy You
    Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55902, USA
    Surgery 139:455-9. 2006
  18. ncbi Rectal complications after modern radiation for prostate cancer: a colorectal surgical challenge
    David W Larson
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, and Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA
    J Gastrointest Surg 9:461-6. 2005
    ..The introduction of a step-wise approach to this problem has resulted in symptomatic resolution in the majority of patients. However, this is achieved at the cost of permanent fecal and sometimes urinary diversion...
  19. ncbi Prospective study of bacteremia and complications With EUS FNA of rectal and perirectal lesions
    Michael J Levy
    Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
    Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 5:684-9. 2007
    ..As a result, antibiotics are not recommended for prophylaxis against endocarditis. Our aim was to prospectively evaluate the risk of bacteremia and other infectious complications in patients undergoing EUS FNA of lower GI tract lesions...
  20. ncbi Clinical implications of quantification of mesorectal tumor invasion by endoscopic ultrasound: All T3 rectal cancers are not equal
    Gavin C Harewood
    Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, USA
    J Gastroenterol Hepatol 19:750-5. 2004
    ..The purpose of the present paper was to determine if depth of invasion beyond MP, as assessed by preoperative endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), can predict tumor recurrence in patients with T3 rectal tumors...
  21. ncbi Surgeon volume does not predict outcomes in the setting of technical credentialing: results from a randomized trial in colon cancer
    David W Larson
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
    Ann Surg 248:746-50. 2008
    ..To test the hypothesis that surgeon volume would not predict short- and long-term outcomes when evaluated in the setting of technical credentialing...
  22. ncbi Cancer registries: a novel alternative to long-term clinical trial follow-up based on results of a comparative study
    Qian Shi
    Health Sciences Research, Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Clin Trials 7:686-95. 2010
    ..Data collection and review were identified as major contributors to the cost of randomized clinical trials (RCTs)...
  23. ncbi Evaluation of the value of attribution in the interpretation of adverse event data: a North Central Cancer Treatment Group and American College of Surgeons Oncology Group investigation
    Shauna L Hillman
    Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    J Clin Oncol 28:3002-7. 2010
    ..In March 1998, Common Toxicity Criteria (CTC) version 2.0 introduced the collection of attribution of adverse events (AEs) to study drug. We investigate whether attribution adds value to the interpretation of AE data...
  24. ncbi Combined modality therapy including intraoperative electron irradiation for locally recurrent colorectal cancer
    Michael G Haddock
    Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 79:143-50. 2011
    ..To evaluate survival, relapse patterns, and prognostic factors in patients with colorectal cancer relapse treated with curative-intent therapy, including intraoperative electron radiation therapy (IOERT)...
  25. ncbi Curative potential of multimodality therapy for locally recurrent rectal cancer
    Dieter Hahnloser
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Ann Surg 237:502-8. 2003
    ..Long-term survival can be achieved, especially for patients with no symptoms and minimal fixation of the recurrence in the pelvis, provided no gross residual disease remains...
  26. ncbi Intraoperative electron radiotherapy as a component of salvage therapy for patients with colorectal cancer and advanced nodal metastases
    Michael G Haddock
    Division of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 56:966-73. 2003
    ..To define the survival rates and relapse patterns in patients with isolated advanced nodal metastases secondary to colorectal cancer, treated with curative intent using aggressive combined-modality treatment...
  27. ncbi Is laparoscopic resection appropriate for colorectal adenocarcinoma?
    Mattias Soop
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Adv Surg 42:205-17. 2008
    ..Certain short-term benefits have been shown in pooled analyses of smaller nonrandomized trials, such as a decrease in overall morbidity and a marked reduction of duration of postoperative hospital stay...
  28. ncbi Segmental vs. extended colectomy: measurable differences in morbidity, function, and quality of life
    Y Nancy You
    Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
    Dis Colon Rectum 51:1036-43. 2008
    ..This study examined the short-term morbidity and long-term function and quality of life after colon resections of different extents...
  29. ncbi Laparoscopic colectomy for colon cancer
    D Hahnloser
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
    Minerva Chir 58:431-38. 2003
    ....
  30. ncbi Laparoscopic ultrasonography: a training model
    J I Restrepo
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, and the Section of Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
    Dis Colon Rectum 44:632-7. 2001
    ..It is anticipated that further training will enhance laparoscopic ultrasound accuracy rates before application of this modality in humans...
  31. ncbi High sacrectomy for locally recurrent rectal cancer: Can long-term survival be achieved?
    E J Dozois
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
    J Surg Oncol 103:105-9. 2011
    ..Locally recurrent rectal cancer involving the upper sacrum is generally considered a contra-indication to curative surgery. The aim of this study was to determine if a survival benefit was seen in patients undergoing high sacrectomy...
  32. ncbi Colon and rectal cancer: laparoscopic or open?
    Anne Marie Boller
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Clin Cancer Res 13:6894s-6s. 2007
    ..Laparoscopic colectomy in patients with curable cancer is accepted as an alternative to open colectomy, whereas the viability of laparoscopic rectal cancer resection requires further investigation...
  33. ncbi Laparoscopic colectomy
    George J Chang
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Curr Gastroenterol Rep 7:396-403. 2005
    ..Despite these limitations, patient recovery benefits may offset the increased operative costs and result in improved cost-effectiveness overall...
  34. ncbi A prospective, blinded assessment of the impact of preoperative staging on the management of rectal cancer
    Gavin C Harewood
    Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
    Gastroenterology 123:24-32. 2002
    ..EUS is more accurate than CT for determining T stage of rectal carcinoma...
  35. ncbi Adenosquamous and squamous carcinoma of the colon and upper rectum: a clinical and histopathologic study
    F A Frizelle
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
    Dis Colon Rectum 44:341-6. 2001
    ..Based on advances made with multimodality therapy of squamous-cell cancer of the anus and adenocarcinoma of the rectum, further studies should define the role of postoperative therapies for these lesions...
  36. ncbi Impact of surgical and pathologic variables in rectal cancer: a United States community and cooperative group report
    L Stocchi
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cancer Center Statistics Unit, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    J Clin Oncol 19:3895-902. 2001
    ..Efforts to improve surgical results will require changes in reporting practices to allow for more accurate assessment of the quality of surgery...
  37. ncbi Laparoscopic colectomy for cancer
    David W Larson
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
    J Gastrointest Surg 8:636-42. 2004
    ..Our aim in this paper is to explore the indications, contraindications, and techniques regarding laparoscopic surgery that we have used in the treatment of colon cancer for patients enrolled in the national trial...
  38. ncbi Is the increasing rate of local excision for stage I rectal cancer in the United States justified?: a nationwide cohort study from the National Cancer Database
    Y Nancy You
    Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Ann Surg 245:726-33. 2007
    ..Determine rates of local excision (LE) over time, and test the hypothesis that LE carries increased oncologic risks but reduced perioperative morbidity when compared with standard resection (SR)...
  39. ncbi Can unresectable colorectal cancer be cured?
    Kellie L Mathis
    Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Adv Surg 43:211-9. 2009
    ..Additional effort needs to focus on reducing the rate of systemic failure with more effective chemotherapy regimens and minimizing the frequency of long-term procedural complications...
  40. ncbi Temporary transverse colostomy vs loop ileostomy in diversion: a case-matched study
    Y Sakai
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Arch Surg 136:338-42. 2001
    ..7% vs 1.6%). CONCLUSIONS: Regarding safety, TC and LI should be considered equivalent options for temporary fecal diversion. We recommend further study comparing the 2 procedures with regard to patient perception and quality of life...
  41. ncbi Influence of postoperative acute-phase response on angiogenesis and tumor growth: open vs. laparoscopic-assisted surgery in mice
    Miguel Pera
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
    J Gastrointest Surg 7:783-90. 2003
    ..67; P<0.001). We concluded that increased systemic levels of proinflammatory cytokines and VEGF are associated with increased angiogenesis and tumor growth after laparotomy compared to laparoscopy in mice...
  42. ncbi Vaginal reconstruction following resection of primary locally advanced and recurrent colorectal malignancies
    Miguel Pera
    Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    Arch Surg 138:1340-3. 2003
    ..It provides nonirradiated, vascularized tissue that fills the pelvic dead space, allows for stomal placement, and provides a chance for sexual function...
  43. ncbi Contrast-enhanced CT colonography in recurrent colorectal carcinoma: feasibility of simultaneous evaluation for metastatic disease, local recurrence, and metachronous neoplasia in colorectal carcinoma
    J G Fletcher
    Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, East-2B, 200 First St, S.W, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 178:283-90. 2002
    ..The technique can also serve as a useful adjunct to colonoscopy by detecting local recurrences or metachronous disease that are endoscopically obscure or by serving as a full structural colonic examination when endoscopy is incomplete...
  44. ncbi Impact of primary resection on the outcome of patients with perforated diverticulitis
    Vidhan Chandra
    Departments of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. 55905, USA
    Arch Surg 139:1221-4. 2004
    ..Because advanced age, comorbid conditions, and perioperative sepsis predict mortality, it is suggested that further reduction in mortality will require improvement in medical management of perioperative sepsis and comorbid conditions...
  45. ncbi The surgeon and adjuvant therapy for stage II colon cancer
    David Ota
    Ann Surg Oncol 14:272-3. 2007
  46. ncbi Laparoscopic colectomy for cancer is not inferior to open surgery based on 5-year data from the COST Study Group trial
    James Fleshman
    Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, MO, and Department of General and Colorectal Surgery, St Joseph Mercy Hospital, MI, USA
    Ann Surg 246:655-62; discussion 662-4. 2007
    ....
  47. ncbi Association of dietary patterns with cancer recurrence and survival in patients with stage III colon cancer
    Jeffrey A Meyerhardt
    Department of Medical Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
    JAMA 298:754-64. 2007
    ..Dietary factors have been associated with the risk of developing colon cancer but the influence of diet on patients with established disease is unknown...
  48. ncbi Impact of physical activity on cancer recurrence and survival in patients with stage III colon cancer: findings from CALGB 89803
    Jeffrey A Meyerhardt
    Division of Medical Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA 02115, USA
    J Clin Oncol 24:3535-41. 2006
    ..Regular physical activity reduces the risk of developing colon cancer, however, its influence on patients with established disease is unknown...
  49. ncbi Is en-bloc resection of locally recurrent rectal carcinoma involving the urinary tract indicated?
    Luca Stocchi
    Department of Colorectal Surgery, A30, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA
    Ann Surg Oncol 13:740-4. 2006
    ..This study investigated morbidity, mortality, and long-term survival after multimodality management of locally recurrent rectal carcinoma involving the urinary tract...
  50. ncbi Use and outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted colectomy for cancer in the United States
    Karl Y Bilimoria
    Department of Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, and Cancer Programs, American College of Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA
    Arch Surg 143:832-9; discussion 839-40. 2008
    ..Laparoscopic-assisted colectomy (LAC) has gained acceptance for the treatment of colon cancer. However, long-term outcomes of LAC have not been examined at the national level outside of experienced centers...
  51. ncbi Laparoscopically assisted vs open colectomy for colon cancer: a meta-analysis
    H Jacob Bonjer
    Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    Arch Surg 142:298-303. 2007
    ..To perform a meta-analysis of trials randomizing patients with colon cancer to laparoscopically assisted or open colectomy to enhance the power in determining whether laparoscopic colectomy for cancer is oncologically safe...
  52. ncbi Laparoscopic-assisted proctectomy for rectal cancer: on trial
    Mattias Soop
    Ann Surg Oncol 15:2357-9. 2008
  53. ncbi Laparoscopic colectomy for cancer: the tale of two studies
    Heidi Nelson
    Ann Surg 245:8-9. 2007
  54. ncbi Local excision of rectal cancer revisited: ACOSOG protocol Z6041
    David M Ota
    Ann Surg Oncol 14:271. 2007
  55. ncbi Short-term quality-of-life outcomes following laparoscopic-assisted colectomy vs open colectomy for colon cancer: a randomized trial
    Jane C Weeks
    Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
    JAMA 287:321-8. 2002
    ..The safety and efficacy of LAC for colon cancer are unknown, and the nature and magnitude of any quality-of-life (QOL) benefit resulting from LAC for colon cancer is also unknown...
  56. ncbi New approaches to assessing and treating early-stage colon and rectal cancer: summary statement from 2007 Santa Monica Conference
    Lee S Rosen
    Premiere Oncology, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA
    Clin Cancer Res 13:6853s-6s. 2007
    ....
  57. ncbi Are we overtreating rectal cancer: time for another trial?
    Peter W G Carne
    Ann Surg Oncol 11:124-6. 2004
  58. ncbi Impact of body mass index and weight change after treatment on cancer recurrence and survival in patients with stage III colon cancer: findings from Cancer and Leukemia Group B 89803
    Jeffrey A Meyerhardt
    Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
    J Clin Oncol 26:4109-15. 2008
    ..However, the influence of body mass index (BMI) on the outcome of patients with established colon cancer remains uncertain. Moreover, the impact of change in body habitus after diagnosis has not been studied...
  59. ncbi Use of the National Cancer Data Base to develop clinical trials accrual targets that are appropriate for minority ethnicity patients: a report from the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG) Special Population Committee
    Lisa A Newman
    Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    Cancer 106:188-95. 2006
    ..Appropriate targets for accrual of minority ethnicity patients have not previously been defined...
  60. ncbi A phase II trial for minimally invasive esophagectomy
    David Ota
    Bull Am Coll Surg 93:41-2. 2008
  61. ncbi Perioperative mortality in laparoscopic-assisted vs open resection for colon cancer
    Mattias Soop
    Colorectal Dis 10:305. 2008