Local excision for ypT2 rectal cancer following preoperative chemoradiation therapy: it should not be justified

ConclusionThe high local failure rate and poor oncological outcomes for ypT2-stage rectal cancer patients who undergo CRT followed by LE cannot be justified as an indication for LE. Salvage surgery should be recommended in these patients.

Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - February 21, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research