Study finds no significant difference in recurrence rates between endoscopic and surgical resection for high-risk T1 colon cancer. Lymphovascular invasion emerges as the sole independent risk factor for recurrence, highlighting its clinical relevance in treatment decisions. The findings suggest that both modalities can be equally effective in managing high-risk T1 colon cancer, providing valuable insights for clinicians managing this patient population.
Multicenter Study by Nilsson E, Wetterholm E (…) Rönnow CF et 2 al. in BJS Open
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