1. Radical surgery. It is supposed to improve prognosis of colon cancer. A surrogate
measure of achievement of radical surgery is the number of lymph nodes removed with the
specimen.
2. Markers. There may be variables that may make patient assessment more sound. The project
is including investigation of such markers (genes, old age, comorbidity, and others).
3. Laparoscopic resections. This is being used more and more in cancer surgery but the
feasibility of this approach remains to be proven compared with conventional open
surgery. The project compares these according to 1) and 2).
4. Morbidity and mortality must be surveilled to keep at a minimum. Many patients have
comorbidity and are old to make this factor extra important, including perioperative
care.
5. Proper treatment of colon metastases may prolong life. Treatment of lung-metastases will
be studied in particular.
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