Short-course radiotherapy followed by chemotherapy before total mesorectal excision (TME) versus preoperative chemoradiotherapy, TME, and optional adjuvant chemotherapy in locally advanced rectal cancer (RAPIDO) RAPIDO collaborative investigators; Bahadoer

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TEM is a safe procedure, having a low recurrence rate and an acceptable functional outcome.

The completion rate has increased over time, the major reason being greater competence of endoscopists. The finding of large interendoscopist variation, at each level of experience, in the ability to perform a complete colonoscopy supports the monitoring of endoscopists to maintain and improve performance.