The Arc of Riolan artery may serve as the only pathway for lymphatic metastasis in advanced splenic flexure cancer
Surgeons should recognize AoR as a possible isolated metastatic pathway and perform thorough nodal dissection along this vessel when present to ensure optimal oncologic outcomes.
Authors
- S H Kim
- S F Chiew
- J H Tan
- A M Zuki
Institutions
- Monash University Malaysia (MY)
- University Malaya Medical Centre (MY)
- University of Malaya (MY)
- Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Techniques in Coloproctology
- Published
- 2026-01-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-025-03275-4
- Primary Topic
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00