Randomized Phase 3 Trial Comparing Preoperative and Postoperative Chemoradiotherapy With Capecitabine for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Randomized Phase 3 Trial Comparing Preoperative and Postoperative Chemoradiotherapy With Capecitabine for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
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DOI:
10.1002/cncr.25943
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发表时间:
2011-08-15
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影响因子:
6.2
通讯作者:
Kim, Jin Cheon
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作者:
Park, Jin-hong;Yoon, Sang Min;Kim, Jin Cheon
BACKGROUND: Although many trials have shown the efficacy of preoperative chemoradiotherapy (CRT) or postoperative CRT compared with surgery alone, the optimal sequence of radiotherapy and surgery is unclear. The authors reported the final results of this single institution prospective randomized phase 3 trial comparing preoperative CRT with postoperative CRT using capecitabine in survival, local control, sphincter preservation, and toxicity for the treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer. METHODS: Patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (cT3, potentially resectable cT4 or N+) were randomly assigned to receive preoperative or postoperative CRT. CRT consisted of 50 Gy/25 fractions and concurrent capecitabine (1,650 mg/m(2)/day). Total mesorectal excision was performed. RESULTS: From March 2004 to April 2006, 240 patients were enrolled. Clinical characteristics were well balanced between both arms, except for more low-lying (