Japanese multicenter prospective study investigating laparoscopic surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer with evaluation of CRM and TME quality (PRODUCT trial)

In Japan, we have not been able to validate the results of laparoscopic surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer using the universal index “circumferential resection margin (CRM).” Previously, we established a semi‐opened circular specimen processing method and validated its feasibility. In the PRODUCT trial, we aimed to assess CRM in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer who underwent laparoscopic rectal resection.

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