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Comparative Accuracy of Colonoscopy, Computed Tomography (CT), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for the
Aikaterini Sarafi1, Aikaterini Leventi1, Dionysios Katsaounis2
1Surgical Oncology, General Anticancer and Oncology Hospital of Athens "Saint Savvas", Athens, GRC.
Background And Objectives:
With the increasing use of laparoscopic and robotic approaches, accurate preoperative localization of colorectal cancer (CRC) is crucial for surgical planning. The present study aimed to compare the accuracy of colonoscopy, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for preoperative tumor localization in patients diagnosed with CRC.
Methods:
This single-center prospective study evaluated the accuracy of colonoscopy, CT, and MRI for rectal cancer as tools for preoperative tumor localization. Information from preoperative investigations was recorded prospectively and compared with intraoperative findings. All colonic segments were included.
Results:
Colonoscopy was the most accurate method, with an overall accuracy of 82.4%. However, it was less effective in the hepatic and splenic flexures, with failure rates of 88% and 100%, respectively. CT demonstrated an overall accuracy of 57%, which improved to 74% for visible lesions. MRI was highly accurate for localizing rectal cancers.
Conclusions:
Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for preoperative tumor localization despite its limitations in specific colonic segments. CT offers complementary information, but it was less accurate overall. MRI was a valuable tool for detecting rectal cancer. Future research should focus on improving localization methods, particularly in anatomically challenging areas.
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