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October 10, 2025BMC CancerOpen Access

The surgical effect of inferior mesenteric artery ligation level in rectal cancer and sigmoid colon cancer: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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JYJing-Hong You YDYoujia DengThe Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture YLYubing LiZhejiang Chinese Medical University

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Meta-analysis shows low ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery reduces anastomotic leakage in rectal and sigmoid cancer patients, suggesting improved recovery.

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Low ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery significantly reduces anastomotic leakage compared to high ligation, improving recovery outcomes.
Patients undergoing low-position ligation experienced faster postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function, with no increase in complications.
This meta-analysis reviewed 16 studies involving 1778 patients, indicating the reliability of low ligation in colorectal surgical procedures.
Ligation level does not significantly affect hospitalization length, tumor recurrence, or overall survival outcomes at 5 years.

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You et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e9435d2d5336d28fb28962 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-025-14959-3

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Meta-analysis shows low ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery reduces anastomotic leakage in rectal and sigmoid cancer patients, suggesting improved recovery.

The surgical effect of inferior mesenteric artery ligation level in rectal cancer and sigmoid colon cancer: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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The surgical effect of inferior mesenteric artery ligation level in rectal cancer and sigmoid colon cancer: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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