Translational research:
diagnostic and prognostic biological markers of colorectal cancer
factors predictive of response to preoperative chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for rectal cancer
genetic characterization of sporadic and familiar colorectal cancer
Clinical research:
rectal cancer staging and re-staging after CRT
organ preserving approach for rectal cancer after CRT
surgical approach of rectal cancer to avoid anastomotic leakage (reconstruction technique, use of glue)
surgical approach and management of hereditary colorectal cancer (FAP, A-FAP, HNPCC)
quality of life and bowel function of colorectal cancer patients.