Survival after pathological complete response following neoadjuvant chemotherapy <i>versus</i> chemoradiotherapy for oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Among patients who achieved pCR, postoperative outcomes varied considerably by neoadjuvant treatment modality. The markedly favourable prognosis associated with pCR after NAC suggests that these patients may represent an optimal candidate cohort for future evaluation of surgery-avoidance and watch-and-wait strategies.