Management after local excision of small rectal cancers. Indications for completion total mesorectal excision and possible alternatives.
J Visc Surg
; 161(3): 173-181, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
The treatment of superficial rectal cancers (local excision, or proctectomy with total mesorectal excision (TME) remains controversial. Endoscopy and endorectal ultrasonography are essential for the precise initial definition of these small cancers. During endoscopy, the depth of the lesion can be estimated using virtual chromoendoscopy with magnification, thereby aiding the assessment of the possibilities of local excision. Current international recommendations indicate completion proctectomy after wide local excision for cases where the pathologic examination reveals poorly-differentiated lesions, lymphovascular invasion, grade 2 or 3 tumor budding, and incomplete resection. But debate persists regarding whether the depth of submucosal invasion can accurately predict the risk of lymph node spread. Recent data from the literature suggest that the depth of submucosal invasion should no longer, by itself, be an indication for additional oncological surgery. Adjuvant radio-chemotherapy could be an alternative to completion proctectomy in patients with pT1 rectal cancer and unfavorable histopathological criteria. A Dutch randomized controlled trial is underway to validate this strategy.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias del Recto
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Proctectomía
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
J Visc Surg
Asunto de la revista:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Francia