The outcome following sphincter-saving resection and abdomino-perineal resection for low rectal cancer

The mesorectum in rectal cancer surgery—the clue to pelvic recurrence?

1982 • 2,753 citations

Reappraisal of the 5 centimetre rule of distal excision for carcinoma of the rectum: A study of distal intramural spread and of patients' survival

1983 • 541 citations

Local recurrence following ‘curative’ surgery for large bowel cancer: I. The overall picture

1984 • 492 citations

Local recurrences after sphincter-saving excisions for carcinoma of the rectum and rectosigmoid

1951 • 397 citations

The quality of life after rectal excision for low rectal cancer

1983 • 258 citations

Function of the anal sphincters following colo-anal anastomosis

1977 • 245 citations

Pelvic Recurrence after Excision of Rectum for Carcinoma

1963 • 220 citations

Techniques for Very Low Anastomosis

1972 • 197 citations

The rationale for preservation of the anal sphincter in patients with low rectal cancer

1984 • 189 citations

Observer variation in the histological grading of rectal carcinoma.

1983 • 187 citations

Survival and recurrence after sphincter saving resection and abdominoperineal resection for carcinoma of the middle third of the rectum

1984 • 142 citations

The long term effect of sphincter preserving operations for rectal carcinoma on function of the anal sphincter in man

1980 • 133 citations

Local recurrence after low anterior resection using the staple gun

1982 • 133 citations

Use of a Mechanical Suturing Apparatus in Low Colorectal Anastomosis

1975 • 129 citations

Anterior resection versus abdominoperineal resection for cancer of the rectum and rectosigmoid

1972 • 127 citations

Towards fewer colostomies—the impact of circular stapling devices on the surgery of rectal cancer in a district hospital

1980 • 121 citations

A survey of postoperative function after rectal anastomosis with circular stapling devices

1983 • 113 citations

Carcinoma of the Distal Large Bowel

1966 • 94 citations

Total excision or restorative resection for carcinoma of the middle third of the rectum

1979 • 86 citations

Anterior resection for carcinoma of the rectum and rectosigmoid area.

1961 • 86 citations

Recurrent rectal carcinoma after anterior resection and rectal stapling

1984 • 62 citations

Femorotibial bypass for limb salvage using human umbilical vein

1983 • 49 citations

Recurrence risk after stapled anastomosis for rectal carcinoma.

1984 • 26 citations

Carcinoma of the distal large bowel.

1969 • 20 citations