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World J Clin Oncol. May 24, 2024; 15(5): 591-593
Published online May 24, 2024. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i5.591
Feasibility and limitations of combined treatment for lateral pelvic lymph node metastases in rectal cancer
Ying-Zi Zheng, Fang-Fang Yan, Lian-Xiang Luo
Ying-Zi Zheng, Fang-Fang Yan, The First Clinical College, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524023, Guangdong Province, China
Lian-Xiang Luo, The Marine Biomedical Research Institute, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Zheng YZ, Yan FF, and Luo LX wrote the editorial; Luo LX conceived and designed the editorial, reviewed the paper, and provided comments; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Lian-Xiang Luo, PhD, Associate Professor, The Marine Biomedical Research Institute, Guangdong Medical University, No. 2 Wenming East Road, Xiashan District, Zhanjiang 524000, Guangdong Province, China. luolianxiang321@gdmu.edu.cn
Received: December 12, 2023
Revised: April 6, 2024
Accepted: April 16, 2024
Published online: May 24, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Management of lateral pelvic lymph node metastases in rectal cancer patients who receive neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and selective pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND), can be effective in reducing recurrence rates and extending survival. However, meticulous patient selection and aggressive perioperative chemotherapy are crucial factors contributing to the success of PLND in this context.