Onkologie. 2008:2(1):24-27

Follow-up of patients after radical resection of colorectal cancer

Pavel Skalický, Kamil Vysloužil

I. chirurgická klinika LF UP a FN Olomouc

Despite performing curative resection of colorectal cancer, recurrence occurs in about half of such patients. Aside from recurrence of the primary disease, patients operated for colorectal cancer also have a higher risk of developing metachronic cancer in other locations of the colon or rectum. Long-term follow-up after radical resection of colorectal cancer increases patient survival. This is due to early detection of recurrence of tumour disease, which enables curative treatment. The authors address the aims of long-term patient monitoring after operations for colorectal cancer. Based on research from literature and personal experiences, they emphasize the necessity of intensive monitoring and present recommendations of appropriate examination methods, intervals and duration of patient monitoring.

Keywords: colorectal cancer, dispensarization, prognosis, recurrence

Published: April 1, 2008  Show citation