Postoperative Chemotherapy May Not Be Necessary for Patients With ypN0-Category After Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy of Rectal Cancer

Abstract

These retrospective data suggest that, for some patients, postoperative chemotherapy can be spared. For patients with ypN2 status, an intensification of the postoperative chemotherapy should be considered. Further evaluation in prospective studies is urgently recommended.