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

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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Main Authors: Tao Pan, Chang-bo Nie, Chao Liu, Hai Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Rectal cancer
Inferior mesenteric vessel
Circulating tumor cell
Surgical outcome
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-024-02645-3
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