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Zoe Garoufalia1, Michael R Freund1, Rachel Gefen1,2
1Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida.
The completeness of total mesorectal excision (TME) in rectal cancer surgery did not significantly impact local or distant recurrence rates. Advanced therapies may reduce the prognostic value of macroscopic specimen quality in rectal cancer outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Total mesorectal excision (TME) is the standard surgical treatment for rectal cancer.
- Mesorectal specimen completeness is considered a crucial prognostic factor for rectal cancer patients.
- Prior studies indicate a strong correlation between TME quality and patient prognosis.
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