Recurrence More Likely After Submucosal Invasion of Rectal vs. Colon Cancers

Recent findings have suggested a higher than expected rate of local recurrence in patients who underwent endoscopic or surgical resection of submucosal rectal cancers. Are long-term outcomes worse after resection for patients with submucosal rectal cancers than for those with submucosal colon cancers, and should more aggressive treatment be considered after resection for patients with rectal cancers? To address these questions, investigators in Japan …