Table 2 Included treatment in the non-operative group
Included treatments | Excluded treatments |
|---|---|
- Watchful waiting - Palliation/symptom control - Diverting ostomy without tumor resection - Palliative non-oncological resection - Bypass surgery - Stenting - Palliative chemotherapy - Palliative radiotherapy | - All procedures listed in Table 1 - Other (all treatment modalities with intent to cure) |