The clinical effect and oncological results of preserving inferior mesenteric artery during laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision for patients with descending colon cancer: a propensity score-matched analysis
Compared with IMA-L, IMA-P had substantially lower risk of blood loss and postoperative complications. In cases where it is technically feasible, IMA-P may be a safer option in CME surgery.
Authors
- LB Wen
- Guihua Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8401-8010)
- Z.-K. Li
- Y.-F. Xiao
- L. Lin
- W.-P. Chen
Institutions
- Fujian Medical University (CN)
- Xiamen University (CN)
- Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University (CN)
- Xiamen University of Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Techniques in Coloproctology
- Published
- 2026-03-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-025-03185-5
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Natural Science Foundation of Xiamen City
- National Natural Science Foundation of China