Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Metastases in Rectal Cancer: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-019-05135-3
Abstract: Synchronous lateral pelvic lymph node (LPLN) involvement occurs in a significant number of patients with rectal cancer. The aim of this study is to determine the rate of LPLN metastases in rectal cancer patients with… read more here.
Keywords: pelvic lymph; rectal cancer; lpln; lateral pelvic ... See more keywords
Feasibility and safety of laparoscopic lateral pelvic lymph node dissection for locally recurrent rectal cancer and risk factors for re‐recurrence
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DOI: 10.1111/ases.12778
Abstract: Lateral pelvic lymph node (LPLN) metastasis is considered a distant metastasis. It is often treated by systemic chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy, but complete radical resection of LPLN metastasis can sometimes achieve cure. However, the safety… read more here.
Keywords: pelvic lymph; lpln; safety; lateral pelvic ... See more keywords