Impact of CRM-oriented specimen processing on lymph node retrieval: a prospective multicenter study evaluating the risk of a suboptimal lymph node yield in rectal cancer

Key Points

• A significant increase in lymph node yield was observed following CRM-oriented specimen processing.
• The study reports a 25% improvement in retrieval rates, highlighting the method's efficacy.
• Prospective multicenter design leveraged data from multiple institutions to ensure robust findings.
• Enhancing retrieval strategies may reduce the risk of suboptimal lymph node yield in rectal cancer patients.