European Investigation of Surveillance after Resection for Esophageal cancer (ENSURE study)
The results of this European study reinforce the need of a RCT:
The survey established that there is widespread heterogeneity in surveillance protocols in Europe, and the vast majority of centres agreed there is a need for an RCT examining this issue.
Intensive surveillance was associated with increased detection of isolated or anastomotic recurrence and improved overall survival.
Reference: Elliott JA, Markar SR, Klevebro F, et al; ENSURE Study Group. An International Multicenter Study Exploring Whether Surveillance After Esophageal Cancer Surgery Impacts Oncological and Quality of Life Outcomes (ENSURE). Ann Surg. 2022 Jan 27.European Investigation of Surveillance after Resection for Esophageal cancer (ENSURE study)
The results of this European study reinforce the need of a RCT:
The survey established that there is widespread heterogeneity in surveillance protocols in Europe, and the vast majority of centres agreed there is a need for an RCT examining this issue.
Intensive surveillance was associated with increased detection of isolated or anastomotic recurrence and improved overall survival.
Reference: Elliott JA, Markar SR, Klevebro F, et al; ENSURE Study Group. An International Multicenter Study Exploring Whether Surveillance After Esophageal Cancer Surgery Impacts Oncological and Quality of Life Outcomes (ENSURE). Ann Surg. 2022 Jan 27.
