Background The ideal level of ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) during curative
resection of sigmoid colon and rectal cancer is still controversial. The aim of this meta …

Purpose The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare high inferior mesenteric artery (IMA)
ligation (HL) with low IMA ligation (LL) for the treatment of colorectal cancer and to evaluate …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common malignant tumor of digestive system. Its incidence
rate and mortality rate ranks the third among all the malignant tumors. The objective of this …

Background In the treatment of distal sigmoid and rectal cancer, the appropriate level for the
ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) remains unresolved. High ligation divides the …

Background This study aimed to explore potential risk factors for 253 lymph node
metastasis, and to identify the prognostic impact of 253 lymph node metastasis in colorectal …

Background: It remains unclear whether or not preservation of the left colic artery (LCA) for
colorectal cancer surgery. The objective of this updated systematic review and meta …

Background It is important for lymph node dissection around the inferior mesenteric artery
(IMA) with preservation of the left colic artery (LCA) to be aware of the track and the length of …

Background There is uncertainty in the literature about preserving the left colic artery (LCA)
during low anterior resection for rectal cancer. We analyzed the effect of preserving the LCA …

Background Ischemic colitis can occur after colectomy and is sometimes difficult to treat. We
report 4 cases of refractory, delayed onset, regional congestive colitis occurring on the anal …

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes based on the ligation
level of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) in patients with rectal cancer. Methods This was a …