Lymph node harvest as a predictor of survival for colon cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background and Objectives: The number of lymph nodes found harboring metastasis can be impacted by the extent of harvest. Guidelines recommend 12 lymph nodes for adequate lymphadenectomy to predict long-term oncologic outcomes, yet different cut-offs remain unevaluated. The aim of this review was to...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Surgery in Practice and Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666262023000360 |