Management of para-aortic lymph node metastasis in colorectal patients: A systemic review

Para-aortic lymph node (PALN) involvement occurs in up to 2% of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. While resection for isolated hepatic and pulmonary metastases in colorectal cancer is standard practice, the role of PALN dissection (PALND) in CRC has not been established and remains a controversy. We aim to perform a systematic review of the literature to determine if extensive lymphadenectomy improves survival, and is an acceptable strategy for PALN metastasis (PALNM).

Source: Surgical Oncology - October 2, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: J.S.M. Wong, G.H.C. Tan, M.C.C. Teo Tags: Review Source Type: research