The role of lateral pelvic lymph node dissection in advanced rectal cancer: a review of current evidence and outcomes

Metastatic lateral pelvic lymph nodes (LPNs) in rectal cancer significantly impact the prognosis and treatment strategies. Western practices emphasize neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT), whereas Eastern approaches often rely on LPN dissection (LPND). This review examines the evolving role of LPND i...

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Published in:	Annals of Coloproctology
Main Authors:	Gyu-Seog Choi, Hye Jin Kim
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Korean Society of Coloproctology 2024-08-01
Subjects:	lateral pelvic node dissection rectal neoplasms chemoradiation total neoadjuvant therapy local recurrence
Online Access:	http://coloproctol.org/upload/pdf/ac-2024-00521-0074.pdf