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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2024; 30(37): 4087-4089
Published online Oct 7, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i37.4087
Enhancing prognostic accuracy in predicting rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms
Renin Peter AA Raj, Abdulqadir J Nashwan
Renin Peter AA Raj, Department of Medicine, Aston Medical School, Birmingham B4 7ET, United Kingdom
Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Department of Nursing & Midwifery Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha 3050, Qatar
Author contributions: Raj RPA, Nashwan AJ contributed to writing the draft and critically reviewing the literature.
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Corresponding author: Abdulqadir J Nashwan, MSc, PhD, Research Scientist, Department of Nursing & Midwifery Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Rayyan Road, Doha 3050, Qatar. anashwan@hamad.qa
Received: August 4, 2024
Revised: August 19, 2024
Accepted: September 5, 2024
Published online: October 7, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The GATIS score, developed from a 12-year study of 1408 patients with rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms (R-NENs) across 17 major Chinese centers, predicts overall survival and progression-free survival more accurately than World Health Organization grade and tumor-node-metastasis staging. This score offers improved personalized patient management and treatment planning. However, the study includes limitations such as short follow-up durations and exclusion of molecular and genetic factors. Addressing these in future research could further enhance treatment strategies for R-NENs.