Interpretation of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Rectal Cancer 2023 Supplement
Surgery for rectal cancer is highly technically challenging and often results in significant changes to the gastrointestinal,urinary,and sexual function,with impact on quality of life.The treatment of rectal cancer has advanced rapidly,with new data continually emerging.The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Rectal Cancer 2023 Supplement introduces new evidence-based recommendations addressing both longstanding and emerging issues,compared to the 2020 edition.These updates include treatment strategies for upper rectal cancer,the use of total neoadjuvant therapy,the adoption of a watch-and-wait strategy for patients who achieve a clinical complete response after neoadjuvant therapy,and the safety of transanal total mesorectal excision.
Rectal neoplasmsClinical practice guidelinesNeoadjuvant therapySurgery