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National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer

New 2025 NAPRC Standards Highlight Advances in Rectal Cancer Care

February 20, 2025

In the February issue of the Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons, authors discuss the 2025 National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) standards, reflecting the advancements made in rectal cancer care. Key updates include the adoption of the "watch and wait" protocol, standards for local excision of rectal cancer, mandatory multidisciplinary team reviews following neoadjuvant therapy, and updated minimum compliance measures.