Table 3 Recurrence rates after first operation according to resection margin status
Resection margin | Recurrence rate No. patients (%) | Surgery and radiotherapy No. (%) | Surgery alone No. (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
R0 | 5/16 (31) | 2/4 (50) | 3/12 (25) |
R1 | 30/47 (64) | 27/36 (75) | 3/11 (27) |
R2 | 11/20 (55) | 9/14 (64) | 2/6 (33) |
R3 | 7/13 (54) | 5/7 (71) | 2/6 (33) |
RX | 7/14 (50) | 5/7 (71) | 2/7 (29) |