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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 14, 2025; 31(6): 100458
Published online Feb 14, 2025. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v31.i6.100458
GATIS score: An innovative prognostic score for rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms
Daniel Paramythiotis, Dimitrios Tsavdaris, Eleni Karlafti
Daniel Paramythiotis, Dimitrios Tsavdaris, 1st Propaedeutic Surgery Department, University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece
Eleni Karlafti, Department of Emergency, University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece
Eleni Karlafti, 1st Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece
Author contributions: Paramythiotis D designed the research; Tsavdaris D and Karlafti E performed the research and analyzed data; Paramythiotis D wrote the letter; Tsavdaris D and Karlafti E revised the letter.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Daniel Paramythiotis, Doctor, Full Professor, 1st Propaedeutic Surgery Department, University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, St. Kyriakidi 1, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece. danosprx@auth.gr
Received: August 16, 2024
Revised: November 11, 2024
Accepted: December 6, 2024
Published online: February 14, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The GATIS score enables a more robust prognostic evaluation of patients with rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms. This prognostic score evaluates key factors, such as tumor grade, T stage, tumor size, age, and the prognostic nutritional index, and surpasses traditional models in predicting overall and progression-free survival. This advancement highlights the value of personalized medicine and standardized prognostic evaluations in enhancing patient outcomes and clinical practice.