High and low inferior mesenteric artery ligation in laparoscopic low anterior rectal resections: A retrospective study

BackgroudThe high or low inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) ligation in rectal cancer remains a great debate. This study retrospectively discussed the outcomes of the perioperative period, defecation and urinary function and long-term prognosis in rectal cancer patients with high or low IMA ligation.M...

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Main Authors: Jun Yu, Yi Chen, Tong Li, Bo Sheng, Zhuo Zhen, Chang Liu, Jianbo Zhang, Qian Yan, Peng Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.1027034/full