Extended Lymphadenectomy for Proximal Transverse Colon Cancer: Is There a Place for Standardization?

Extended Lymphadenectomy for Proximal Transverse Colon Cancer: Is There a Place for Standardization?

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Complete mesocolon excision and high vascular ligation have become a standard procedure in the treatment of colon cancer. The transverse colon has certain embryological and anatomical particularities which require special attention in case of oncological...

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Main Authors: Răzvan Cătălin Popescu, Florin Botea, Eugen Dumitru, Laura Mazilu, Luminița Gențiana Micu, Cristina Tocia, Andrei Dumitru, Adina Croitoru, Nicoleta Leopa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
colon cancer
transverse colon
lymph node metastases
gastrocolic ligament
complete mesocolon excision
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/5/596

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