The role of lateral pelvic lymph node dissection in the treatment of patients with
locally advanced rectal cancer is a matter of controversy. Surgical practices in Korea
and Japan have accepted this approach and are widely utilized; however, it is not
routinely incorporated in the practice of countries in the Western hemisphere. This
review will examine the role of lateral pelvic lymph node dissection.
Keywords
locally advanced rectal cancer - lateral pelvic lymph node - lymph node dissection
- chemoradiotherapy
