Does Total Neoadjuvant Therapy Impact Surgical Precision in Total Mesorectal Excision? A Nationwide Survey of the Experiences of Expert Surgeons.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) has steadily progressed over the past four decades, with recent focus shifting towards total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT). This survey aims to elucidate the perceived surgical challenges faced by Austrian colorectal surgeons performing total mesorectal excision (TME), focusing on the increased complexity and surgical difficulty introduced by intensified treatment regimens.

Methods

A comprehensive survey was conducted among Austrian colorectal surgeons to explore various aspects of managing and performing TME following TNT. The survey included questions on the general management of LARC within their institutions and utilized a five-point Likert scale to assess the respondents' perceptions and experiences regarding

SUBMITTER: Jager T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11763819 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature