Sofieke J D Temmink, Koen C M J Peeters, Renu R Bahadoer, Elma Meershoek-Klein Kranenbarg, Annet G H Roodvoets, Jarno Melenhorst, Jacobus W A Burger, Albert Wolthuis, Andrew G Renehan, Nuno L Figueiredo, Oriol Pares, Anna Martling, Rodrigo O Perez, Geerard L Beets, Cornelis J H van de Velde, Per J Nilsson
BACKGROUND: In rectal cancer, watch and wait for patients with a cCR after neoadjuvant treatment has an established evidence base. However, there is a lack of consensus on the definition and management of a near-cCR. This study aimed to compare outcomes in patients who achieved a cCR at first reassessment versus later reassessment. METHODS: This registry study included patients from the International Watch & Wait Database. Patients were categorized as having a cCR at first reassessment or at later reassessment (that is near-cCR at first reassessment) based on MRI and endoscopy...
March 27, 2023: British Journal of Surgery