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Roswell Park is a Center of Excellence for Rectal Cancer Surgery

  • October 27, 2026

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    Roswell Park is a nationally accredited and certified Center of Excellence for colorectal cancer surgery because of its high annual procedure volume.

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    Its multidisciplinary resources include older adult oncology, fertility clinics, genetics counseling, and pelvic floor therapy.

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    Newly diagnosed patients undergo radiographic, endoscopic, and physical examinations, followed by multidisciplinary review of their results and treatment options.

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    After review, some patients may be able to avoid surgery, while patients who still need surgery after neoadjuvant therapy should be treated by specialists.

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    More than 90% of Roswell Park's colorectal cancer surgeries are performed robotically, an approach Dr Dakwar says can support recovery and reduce potential side effects and complications.

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