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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | BMC Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01053-1 |