Table 3 Postoperative curative treatment intent change and preoperative biopsy status (in %)
From: Factors influencing change of preoperative treatment intent in a gastrointestinal cancer practice
Cancer was suspected, but benign disease proven (n = 35) | R1/2 resection (n = 23) | Unresectable (n = 42) | |
|---|---|---|---|
No preoperative biopsy obtained | 34 | 0 | 17 |
Preoperative biopsy failed to demonstrate cancer | 62 | 28 | 21 |
Positive preoperative biopsy | 3 | 72 | 62 |
Totals (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 |