Surgeon’s skill has ‘mind blowing’ impact on colon cancer outcomes: study
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The technical skills of the surgeon have a considerable impact on patient outcomes followings colon cancer surgery, according to a study.
Lead author Dr Karl Bilimoria of Northwestern Medicine in the US says the findings may seem obvious, but it is the first time a surgeon’s technical skill has been demonstrated to result in better long-term cancer survival.