Extended lymphadenectomy in rectal cancer is debatable.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00268-013-2030-9.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Lymph Node Excision
- Rectal Neoplasms