Purpose To compare high and low inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) ligation in a large number
of patients, and investigate the short-term and long-term outcomes. Methods This …

Background: The level of inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) ligation for anterior resection of
rectal cancer has several considerations concerning oncological outcomes. The primary …

The ligation site of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) during laparoscopic radical resection
for rectal cancer has been controversial. Consecutive patients (n= 205) with rectal cancer …

Objective The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to summarize the current
scientific evidence regarding the impact of the level of inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) …

Background The optimal level for inferior mesenteric artery ligation during anterior resection
for rectal cancer is controversial. The aim of this randomized trial was to clarify whether the …

Purpose We assessed the oncologic and anastomotic benefits of low ligation of the inferior
mesenteric artery (IMA) with additional lymph node (LN) retrieval. Methods We performed a …

Background Curative resection of sigmoid colon and rectal cancer includes “high tie” of the
inferior mesenteric artery (IMA). However, IMA ligation compromises blood flow to the …

Laparoscopic radical resection is standard treatment for resectable rectal cancer. However,
whether high or low inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) ligation should be performed remains …

In rectal cancer surgery, it is unclear whether the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) should be
ligated as high as possible, at its origin, or low, below the origin of the left colic artery. We …

Introduction: Whether high or low ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) is optimal for
treating sigmoid colon and rectal cancers is controversial. The present study aimed to …