Rethinking TNM: Tumor deposit-based prognostic models may improve N-staging in colorectal cancer
This study demonstrated that although all models outperformed TNM, prognostic differences between the models were small. While tumor deposits provide valuable prognostic information for high-risk patients, additional risk factors are required to further enhance the staging system.
Authors
- Erik Agger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4463-2336)
- Simon Lundström (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5602-7128)
- Fredrik Jörgren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3876-4033)
- Marie‐Louise Lydrup (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4803-8548)
- Pamela Buchwald (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6407-5552)
Institutions
- Lund University (SE)
- Helsingborgs lasarett (SE)
- Skåne University Hospital (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Surgical Oncology
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejso.2025.110420
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.09