Impact of Neoadjuvant Radiochemotherapy on Pathological Complete Response for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Mono Institutional Experience.

Background/aim: Neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy followed by surgery is a standard of care in locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). Only a subgroup of patients can obtain a pathological complete response (pCR) and achieve good local control. However, the role of pCR on patient survival is debated.