Newer colorectal surgical techniques are based on attempts to improve the quality of life of patients after surgery. Thus, aims include:
Elderly patients may require palliative care - resectoscope operations or laser treatment for higher tumours.
Rectal ultrasound may be used to more accurately stage tumours and thus may lead to more local excisions, etc.
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