Cranial-to-caudal approach in laparoscopic surgery for left-sided colon cancer: Longer specimens and higher lymph node yield.
Goksoy B; Ofluoglu CB; Azamat IF; Uzunyolcu G; Akkoyunlu SZ; Ozgur I; Ekiz F · 2026 · Surgical oncology
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Background Medial-to-lateral (ML) approach is the standard technique in laparoscopic surgery for left-sided colon cancer. However, it can be technically challenging; such as in patients with intra-abdominal adhesions or during splenic…
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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.1016/j.suronc.2026.102354