"I think this will provide the high-quality evidence that we require to treat these patients with evidence-based principles," he added.
Discussant Dr. Conor P. Delaney praised Dr. Bhangu for presenting "a great study." He placed the findings in perspective.
"It’s important to remember that the disadvantage that you’re showing with local therapy is very similar in size to the benefit that all of medical oncology gives us, with all of the effort that we invest in medical oncology. So this is actually a very significant result," declared Dr. Delaney, professor of surgery and chief of the division of colorectal surgery at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland.
Dr. Bhangu reported having no financial conflicts.