Recurrence in patients with stage I colorectal cancer

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Outcomes of patients with stage I colorectal cancer submitted to surgery with curative intent have not been thoroughly explored in contemporary series. METHODS: All patients with colon or rectal adenocarcinoma who underwent resection from the St John of God Hospital (1996-2013) and BioGrid (1991-2013) databases were identified. Patients submitted to local excision, polypectomies or neoadjuvant treatment were excluded. Outcomes included recurrence (combined local and systemic), recurrence-free and overall survival, and survival after recurrence. RESULTS: A total of 1193 patients with stage I disease were included. Median age was 67 (interquartile range 59-75) and median follow-up ..