Long-term oncological outcomes after local excision of T1 rectal cancer.
J W A LeijtensLisanne J H SmitsT W A KoedamR G OrsiniS M van AaltenM VerseveldP G DoorneboschE J R de GraafJ B TuynmanPublished in: Techniques in coloproctology (2022)
Local recurrence rates after local excision of early rectal cancer can be substantial and may impact overall survival. Therefore, clinical decision-making should be based on patient- and tumour characteristics and should incorporate patient preferences.