Lateral lymph node dissection for mid-to-low rectal cancer: is it safe and effective in a practice-based cohort?

Lateral lymph node dissection for mid-to-low rectal cancer: is it safe and effective in a practice-based cohort?

Abstract Background Most evidence regarding lateral lymph node dissection for rectal cancer is from expert settings. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this procedure in a practice-based cohort. Methods A total of 383 patients who were diagnosed with stage II–III mid-to-low rect...

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Main Authors: Masakatsu Numata, Hiroshi Tamagawa, Keisuke Kazama, Shinnosuke Kawahara, Sho Sawazaki, Toru Aoyama, Yukio Maezawa, Kazuki Kano, Akio Higuchi, Teni Godai, Yusuke Saigusa, Hiroyuki Saeki, Norio Yukawa, Yasushi Rino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Lateral lymph node dissection
Long-term
Practice-based cohort
Rectal cancer
Short-term
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01053-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01053-1

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