Complete anatomic segmentectomy shows improved oncologic outcomes compared to incomplete anatomic segmentectomy.

Miles A McAllisterMatthew M RochefortPaula Ugalde FigueroaRachel LeoEvert A SugarbakerAnupama SinghJulio Herrera-ZamoraRafael R BarcelosEmanuele MazzolaHillary M HeilingMichael T JaklitschRaphael BuenoScott J Swanson

Published in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2024)

This single-centre experience suggests complete anatomic segmentectomy provides superior loco-regional control and may improve survival relative to incomplete anatomic segmentectomy. We recommend surgeons perform complete anatomic segmentectomy and lymph node dissection whenever possible.

Keyphrases

rectal cancer
lymph node
prostate cancer
radiation therapy
adipose tissue
early stage
sentinel lymph node
weight loss
minimally invasive
locally advanced