Table 4 The T and N stages of tumors according to surgical pathology
T stage | Number (percentages) | N+ (positive for lymph node metastases) | Length (cm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tumors evaluated for the analysis | 280 | 280 | 280 | |
pT1–2 | 109 (39) | 5 (2) | 2.71 ± 1.12 | |
pT3 | < 5 mm (pT3ab) | 70 (25) | 21 (8) | 3.55 ± 1.92 |
≥ 5 mm (pT3cd) | 29 (10) | 14 (5) | 3.44 ± 1.85 | |
pT4a | 59 (21) | 40 (14) | 4.05 ± 1.15 | |
pT4b | 13 (5) | 8 (3) | 5.01 ± 2.01 | |
Total | 280 (100) | 88 (32) | N/A | |