Standardization of Colon Resection for Cancer: An Overview of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Standard 5.6

Katryna K Thomas, Amanda B Francescatti, Timothy J Vreeland, Mediget K Teshome, Arden M Morris, Kelly K Hunt, Matthew H G Katz, Anthony M Villano

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Abstract

The purpose of this editorial is to review the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Standard 5.6, which pertains to curative intent colon resections performed for cancer. We first provide a broad overview of the Operative Standard, followed by the underlying rationale, technical components, and documentation requirements.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6-9
Number of pages4
JournalAnnals of Surgical Oncology
Volume31
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Humans
  • Colectomy/standards
  • Colonic Neoplasms/surgery
  • United States

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