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High-grade transformation was associated with poorer survival; advanced T-stage showed a less consistent association, and grade-stratified nodal differences were generally based on small samples and not statistically significant.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Routine END is not supported in low-grade, early-stage AciCC. High-grade transformation is an adverse prognostic factor; the independent value of advanced T-stage is less certain, resting largely on some single cohort studies. END has not been shown to improve survival, and comparisons are confounded by indication. Any role in higher-risk disease remains uncertain and should be individualised rather than routine. 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