Influence of the ligation sequence of the inferior mesenteric artery and vein on circulating tumor cells in laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery: a prospective pilot study
Abstract Background There is no regulation in the current guidelines on the sequence of ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery and vein during rectal cancer surgery owing to a lack of sufficient evidence. Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in peripheral blood can be used as potential indicators for...
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BMC
2024-11-01
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Series: | BMC Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-024-02645-3 |
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