Extended lymphadenectomy in rectal cancer is debatable

World J Surg. 2013 Aug;37(8):1814-20. doi: 10.1007/s00268-013-2030-9.

Abstract

Because of the major improvements in local control and survival with neoadjuvant combined modality therapy and total mesorectal excision, extended lymph node dissection plays a very limited role in rectal cancer surgery.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Ligation
  • Lymph Node Excision / methods*
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Mesenteric Artery, Inferior / surgery
  • Rectal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Rectal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome