<qa>  What is the distance of the tumor from mesorectal fascia in preoperativeThe criteria for application of RCT is the distance of the tumor from mesorectal fascia in preoperative MRI of the pelvis. In case of a T 4 tumor or a tumor with a distance of 1mm of less form mesorectal fascia long-course radiochemotherapy is applied followed by surgery, in all other cases primary surgery is done. 