Stage migration in colorectal cancer related to improved lymph node assessment

摘要: Abstract Aim The aim of the study was to evaluate clinical impact improved cooperation between treating surgeons and pathologists in a high volume surgical unit. As measure we used staging process with special focus on lymph node assessment. Findings Comparing two periods 5 years apart, found significant increase number nodes examined also an metastasis-positive nodes. Concurrently, observed trend stage migration from I/II towards III, whilst IV remained unchanged. This one factor that contributed patients treated adjuvant chemotherapy. We assessed had survival II. major change practise implementation multidisciplinary team conference associated possibility reciprocal feedback. Conclusion Lymph status has key role cancer selection further therapy. quality standard assessment can be through it decisions affect long-term survival. A correct should mandatory evaluation prognostic factors.