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) …

This study was done to compare the perioperative outcomes and long-term outcomes
between low ligation and high ligation of the inferior mesentric artery (IMA) in sigmoid colon …

Background For sigmoid colon or rectal cancer, a definite consensus regarding the optimal
level ligating the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) has not been reached. We performed this …

Introduction The oncological outcomes of low ligation (LL) compared to high ligation (HL) of
the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) during low-anterior rectal resection (LAR) with total …

To perform a network meta-analysis of the literature to assess the short-term and long-term
outcomes of three operations for left colon and rectal cancer. Electronic literature searches …

Simple Summary This research is dedicated to exploring the enduring discussion about the
optimal level of ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) during rectal cancer surgery …

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 …

Background and Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effects of high ligation (HL)
versus low ligation (LL) in colorectal cancer surgery. Materials and Methods: We performed …

Background: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of left colic artery (LCA) preservation in
laparoscopic anterior resection with D3 lymphadenectomy for lower rectal cancer. Methods …

Background Whether to ligate the inferior mesenteric artery at its root during anterior
resection for sigmoid colon or rectal cancer is still under debate. This study compared the …