Effective dissection for rectal cancer with lateral lymph node metastasis based on prognostic factors and recurrence type

ConclusionThe therapeutic benefit of resection was high, especially in patients with ≤ 3 positive lateral lymph nodes, one-sided bilateral lymph node areas, and positive nodes localized near the internal iliac artery.

Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - February 1, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research