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ArticleWorld journal of surgical oncology2020

Analysis of long-term oncological results of clinical versus pathological responses after neoadjuvant treatment in locally advanced rectal cancer.

Mariana F Coraglio, Martin A Eleta, Mirta R Kujaruk, Javier H Oviedo, Enrique L Roca, Guillermo A Masciangioli, Guillermo Mendez, Ilma S Iseas

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Article in World journal of surgical oncology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Mariana F CoraglioColorectal Surgery Unit, Gastroenterology Hospital, Dr. Carlos Bonorino Udaondo, Av. Caseros 2061, 1264, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA), Argentina. mcoraglio@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0183-2218
Martin A EletaImaxe Image Diagnosis Center, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA), Argentina.
Mirta R KujarukPathology Unit, Gastroenterology Hospital, Dr. Carlos Bonorino Udaondo, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA), Argentina.
Javier H OviedoColoproctology Fellowship National Health Cancer Institute, Gastroenterology Hospital, Dr. Carlos Bonorino Udaondo, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA), Argentina.
Enrique L RocaOncology Unit, Gastroenterology Hospital, Dr. Carlos Bonorino Udaondo, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Guillermo A MasciangioliColorectal Surgery Unit, Gastroenterology Hospital, Dr. Carlos Bonorino Udaondo, Av. Caseros 2061, 1264, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA), Argentina.
Guillermo MendezOncology Unit, Gastroenterology Hospital, Dr. Carlos Bonorino Udaondo, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Ilma S IseasOncology Unit, Gastroenterology Hospital, Dr. Carlos Bonorino Udaondo, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires · AR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNonoperative management after neoadjuvant treatment in low rectal cancer enables organ preservation and avoids surgical morbidity. Our aim is to compare oncological outcomes in patients with clinical complete response in watch and wait strategy with those who received neoadjuvant therapy followed by surgery with a pathological complete response.

methodsPatients with non-metastatic rectal cancer after neoadjuvant treatment with clinical complete response in watch and wait approach (group 1, n = 26) and complete pathological responders (ypT0N0) after chemoradiotherapy and surgery (group 2, n = 22), between January 2011 and October 2018, were included retrospectively, and all of them evaluated and followed in a multidisciplinary team. A comparative analysis of local and distant recurrence rates and disease-free and overall survival between both groups was carried out. Statistical analysis was performed using log-rank test, Cox proportional hazards regression model, and Kaplan-Meier curves.

resultsNo differences were found between patient's demographic characteristics in both groups. Group 1: distance from the anal verge mean 5 cm (r = 1-12), 10 (38%) stage III, and 7 (27%) circumferential resection margin involved. The median follow-up of 47 months (r = 6, a 108). Group 2: distance from the anal verge mean 7 cm (r = 2-12), 16 (72%) stage III, and 13 (59%) circumferential resection margin involved. The median follow-up 49.5 months (r = 3, a 112). Local recurrence: 2 patients in group 1 (8.3%) and 1 in group 2 (4.8%) (p = 0.6235). Distant recurrence: 1 patient in group 1 (3.8%) and 3 in group 2 (19.2%) (p = 0.2237). Disease-free survival: 87.9% in group 1, 80% in group 2 (p = 0.7546). Overall survival: 86% in group 1 and 85% in group 2 (p = 0.5367).

conclusionOncological results in operated patients with pathological complete response were similar to those in patients under a watch and wait strategy mediating a systematic and personalized evaluation. Surgery can safely be deferred in clinical complete responders.

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Neoadjuvant TherapyRectal NeoplasmsChemoradiotherapyHumansNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeWatchful WaitingClinical complete responseNeoadjuvant treatmentPathological complete responseRectal cancerWatch and wait

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