Long-term results of intraoperative presacral electron boost radiotherapy (IOERT) in combination with total mesorectal excision (TME) and chemoradiation in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer

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Contributors

  • Robert Krempien - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Falk Roeder - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Susanne Oertel - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Marianne Roebel - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Jürgen Weitz - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Frank W. Hensley - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Carmen Timke - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Angela Funk - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Marc Bischof - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Angelika Zabel-Du Bois - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Andreas G. Niethammer - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Michael J. Eble - , Department of Radiation Oncology (Author)
  • Markus W. Buchler - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Martina Treiber - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Jürgen Debus - , Heidelberg University  (Author)

Abstract

Background: We analyzed the long-term results of patients with locally advanced rectal cancer using a multimodal approach consisting of total mesorectal excision (TME), intraoperative electron-beam radiation therapy (IOERT), and pre- or postoperative chemoradiation (CRT). Patients and Methods: Between 1991 and 2003, 210 patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (65 International Union Against Cancer [UICC] Stage II, 116 UICC Stage III, and 29 UICC Stage IV cancers) were treated with TME, IOERT, and preoperative or postoperative CHT. A total of 122 patients were treated postoperatively; 88 patients preoperatively. Preoperative or postoperative fluoropyrimidine-based CRT was applied in 93% of these patients. Results: Median age was 61 years (range, 26-81). Median follow-up was 61 months. The 5-year actuarial overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS), local control rate (LC), and distant relapse free survival (DRS) of all patients was 69%, 66%, 93%, and 67%, respectively. Multivariate analysis revealed that UICC stage and resection status were the most important independent prognostic factors for OS, DFS, and DRS. The resection status was the only significant factor for local control. T-stage, tumor localization, type of resection, and type of chemotherapy had no significant impact on OS, DFS, DRS, and LC. Acute and late complications ≥Grade 3 were seen in 17% and 13% of patients, respectively. Conclusion: Multimodality treatment with TME and IOERT boost in combination with moderate dose pre- or postoperative CRT is feasible and results in excellent long-term local control rates in patients with intermediate to high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1143-1151
Number of pages9
JournalInternational Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics
Volume66
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 15 Nov 2006
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

PubMed 16979835

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

Keywords

  • Intraoperative electron-beam radiation therapy, Intraoperative radiotherapy, Local control, Locally advanced rectal cancer, Multimodality treatment, Radiotherapy