Possibilities for and limits of upfront surgical strategy with lateral pelvic node dissection for low rectal cancer

ConclusionsMetastatic lateral pelvic nodes had no impact on cumulative risks of local recurrence and recurrence-free survival based on an upfront lateral pelvic nodes strategy. Lateral pelvic nodes can improve recurrence and survival outcomes in locally advanced low rectal cancer patients with metastatic lateral pelvic nodes.
Source: Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research