Optimal number of lymph nodes for long-term survival in lymph node-negative rectal cancer: a population-based study

Optimal number of lymph nodes for long-term survival in lymph node-negative rectal cancer: a population-based study

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the examined lymph node (ELN) count following lymph node-negative rectal cancer (RC) resection and to evaluate its influence on tumor stage migration and long-term survival among N0 patients. Methods A total of 5197 patients with N0/N1a RC were identi...

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Main Authors: Lei Liu, Chen Qin, Xiaomin Xia, Yihui Cheng, Longbo Zheng, Yiheng Ju, Jilin Hu, Xuewei Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Examined lymph node count
Rectal cancer
N0 patients
Stage migration
Survival
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-025-03953-5
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