Survival outcomes after synchronous para-aortic lymph node metastasis in colorectal cancer: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Synchronous para-aortic lymph node metastasis (PALNM) in colorectal cancer (CRC) is a relatively rare clinical entity. There is a lack of consensus on management of these patients, and the role of para-aortic lymph node dissection (PALND) remains controversial. This systematic review aims to describe the survival outcomes in colorectal cancer with synchronous PALNM when lymph node dissection is performed.

Methods

A systematic review of Pubmed, Embase and Web of Science databases for PALND in CRC was performed. Studies including patients with synchronous PALNM undergoing resection with curative intent, published from the year 2000 onwards, were included.

Results

Twelve retrospective studies were included. Four studies reported survival outcomes for rectal ca

SUBMITTER: Aylward C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10100040 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature