Prognostic factors affecting survival and recurrence in patients undergoing curative surgery for rectal cancer: a 10-year retrospective cohort study from a regional tertiary center in Türkiye
LVI, PNI, tumor grade, margin status, and follow-up metastasis are strong predictors of recurrence and mortality in rectal cancer surgery. Incorporating these parameters into postoperative risk stratification may enhance surveillance and therapeutic strategies, especially in regional healthcare settings.
Authors
- Mehmet Salim Demir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5143-4277)
- Merve Yumak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8779-2562)
Institutions
- Education Training And Research (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oncology
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2025.1679585
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00