In this article,we discussed the article by Zeng et al,published in a recent issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology.The publication represents a significant advancement in the prognostic evaluation of rectal n...In this article,we discussed the article by Zeng et al,published in a recent issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology.The publication represents a significant advancement in the prognostic evaluation of rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms.The GATIS score is a single nomogram model that incorporates five key progno-stic factors:Tumor grade;T stage;tumor size;age;and the prognostic nutritional index.This innovation optimizes the prognostic process,delivering more accurate predictions of overall survival and progression-free survival compared to tradi-tional TNM staging and World Health Organization classification systems.The findings of the study were based on a retrospective analysis spanning 12 years and involving 1408 patients from 17 reference centers in China.In this editorial,we specifically examined the strengths and limitations of the study,the clinical implications of the GATIS score,and the questions arising from its conclusions.展开更多
文摘In this article,we discussed the article by Zeng et al,published in a recent issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology.The publication represents a significant advancement in the prognostic evaluation of rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms.The GATIS score is a single nomogram model that incorporates five key progno-stic factors:Tumor grade;T stage;tumor size;age;and the prognostic nutritional index.This innovation optimizes the prognostic process,delivering more accurate predictions of overall survival and progression-free survival compared to tradi-tional TNM staging and World Health Organization classification systems.The findings of the study were based on a retrospective analysis spanning 12 years and involving 1408 patients from 17 reference centers in China.In this editorial,we specifically examined the strengths and limitations of the study,the clinical implications of the GATIS score,and the questions arising from its conclusions.
