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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2024; 16(6): 1501-1506
Published online Jun 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i6.1501
Published online Jun 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i6.1501
Non-operative management of rectal cancer: Highlighting the controversies
Sameh Hany Emile, Anjelli Wignakumar, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL 33331, United States
Author contributions: Emile SH developed the concept and wrote the article; and Wignakumar A shared in the writing and critical revision of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Sameh Hany Emile, FACS, MD, MSc, PhD, Associate Professor, Research Scientist, Surgeon, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL 33331, United States. sameh200@hotmail.com
Received: February 21, 2024
Revised: April 18, 2024
Accepted: April 23, 2024
Published online: June 27, 2024
Processing time: 129 Days and 16.5 Hours
Revised: April 18, 2024
Accepted: April 23, 2024
Published online: June 27, 2024
Processing time: 129 Days and 16.5 Hours
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