100 Years of Miles‘ Surgery –⁠ W. Ernest Miles 1869–1947

Czech version

Authors: J. Hoch; Z. Smrčka
Authors‘ workplace: Ústav vědeckých informací, vedoucí: Mgr. Z. Dobiášová ; UK 2. LF a FN Motol, Praha ; Chirurgická klinika, přednosta: prof. MUDr. J. Hoch, CSc.
Published in: Rozhl. Chir., 2009, roč. 88, č. 6, s. 288-291.
Category: Monothematic special - Original

Overview

Just 100 years ago Ernest Miles published his method of performing abdomino-perineal excision for rectal cancer in Lancet. According to detail anatomic studies he recognized the directions of lymfatic spread of this cancer. Based on these observations he suggested the surgery excising not only involved rectum, but also pelvic mesentery. The method is still current. E. Miles was excellent surgeon of peculiar personality; some of his statements and opinion are mentioned.

Key words:
Miles E. –⁠ rectal cancer –⁠ abdomino-perineal excision –⁠ 100 years anniversary

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Perspectives in Surgery

2009 Issue 6