Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) is utilized as an adjunctive treatment in advanced rectal cancer, particularly in cases with threatened surgical margins. Although IORT has shown benefits in enhancing local tumor control,… Click to show full abstract
Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) is utilized as an adjunctive treatment in advanced rectal cancer, particularly in cases with threatened surgical margins. Although IORT has shown benefits in enhancing local tumor control, its impact on overall survival (OS) remains unclear. This study assesses the effect of IORT on survival outcomes using a large cohort from the National Cancer Database (NCDB) and examines factors influencing its application in clinical practice across the United States.
Keywords:
cancer;
cancer database;
rectal cancer;
advanced rectal;
intraoperative radiotherapy;
national cancer
Journal Title: Journal of Surgical Oncology
Year Published: 2025
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Journal Title: Journal of Surgical Oncology
Year Published: 2025
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