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 …

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 …

Abstract Background and Objectives There is controversy regarding whether the inferior
mesenteric artery (IMA) should be ligated at its origin from the aorta (high ligation, HL) or …

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 …

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 …

Backgroud The high or low inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) ligation in rectal cancer remains
a great debate. This study retrospectively discussed the outcomes of the perioperative …

Purpose D3 dissection is the standard treatment modality for locally advanced low rectal
cancer in Japan. The benefit of lateral pelvic lymph node (LPLN) dissection (LPLND) and …

BACKGROUND The effect of low ligation (LL) vs high ligation (HL) of the inferior mesenteric
artery (IMA) on functional outcomes during sigmoid colon and rectal cancer surgery …

Surgical resection is the primary treatment for colon cancer without distant metastases. The
quality of colectomy predicts surgical and oncologic outcomes. Appropriate surgical …

The level of ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) is a critical factor that can
influence outcomes. The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare outcomes following high …