Long-term oncological outcomes of low anterior resection for rectal cancer with and without preservation of the left colic artery: A retrospective cohort study.
Abstract:BackgroundThere is uncertainty in the literature about the best surgical approach for low anterior resection of rectal cancer to deal with the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA), that is to preserve left colic artery or not. We analyzed the effect of preserving the left colic artery (LCA) on long-term oncological outcomes. MethodsWe retrospectively collected clinicopathological and follow-up details of patients who underwent low anterior resection for rectal cancer in the General Surgery Department of Guangdong … Show more
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