Indications and oncological outcomes of selective dissection for clinically suspected lateral lymph node metastasis in patients with rectal cancer based on pretreatment imaging

ConclusionPatients with LLNM had a worse prognosis. The pretreatment maximum short-axis diameter of LLN ( ≥ 8 mm) should be considered as an indication for sLLND.

Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - February 14, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research