Laparoscopic para ‐aortic lymphadenectomy for colorectal cancer with clinically suspected lymph node metastasis

ConclusionLaparoscopic para ‐aortic lymphadenectomy for advanced colorectal cancer with clinically suspected PALN is technically feasible and may be beneficial in selected patients. It is necessary to investigate the feasibility of this procedure in a future case series, and information regarding true oncologic outcome will require long‐term follow‐up.

Source: Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery - November 8, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Seiichiro Yamamoto, Toshio Kanai, Kikuo Yo, Kumiko Hongo, Kiminori Takano, Mai Tsutsui, Ryo Nakanishi, Yusuke Yoshikawa, Motohito Nakagawa Tags: Original Article Source Type: research