Local excision in mid-to-low rectal cancer patients who revealed clinically total or near-total regression after preoperative chemoradiotherapy; a proposed trial

Abstract Background Preoperative chemoradiotherapy (pre-CRT) followed by total mesorectal excision (TME) is currently a standard therapy for locally advanced mid-to-low rectal cancer. Less aggressive, organ-preserving option such as local excision (LE) or watchful wait can alternatively be used for...

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Main Authors: Jong Lyul Lee, Seok-Byung Lim, Chang Sik Yu, In Ja Park, Yong Sik Yoon, Chan Wook Kim, Seong Ho Park, Jong Seok Lee, Yong Sang Hong, Sun Young Kim, Jeong Eun Kim, Jong Hoon Kim, Jin-hong Park, Jihun Kim, Minkyu Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:BMC Cancer
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-019-5581-9