[Watch-and-Wait strategy : the treatment for all rectal cancers?].

The treatment of rectal cancer has evolved dramatically in recent years. Today, specialists have more options to choose from, ranging from primary surgical resection with or without neoadjuvant treatment to an organ-preserving strategy (such as Watch-and-Wait) after total neoadjuvant treatment. The aim of this article is to review the advantages, limits, and risks of the Watch-and-Wait strategy for the treatment of rectal cancer.