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World J Gastrointest Surg. Dec 27, 2024; 16(12): 3895-3898
Published online Dec 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i12.3895
Does lymph node dissection improve the prognosis of patients with colorectal cancer?
Liang Wang, Shan-Shan Liu
Liang Wang, Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining 810000, Qinghai Province, China
Shan-Shan Liu, Graduate School of Qinghai University, The Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining 810000, Qinghai Province, China
Co-first authors: Liang Wang and Shan-Shan Liu.
Author contributions: Wang L and Liu SS co-wrote the manuscript, sharing the first authorship; Wang L contributed to the manuscript concept and design; Liu SS reviewed the literature; Wang L revised and reviewed the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Dr. Wang has nothing to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Liang Wang, MD, Attending Doctor, Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, No. 29 Tongren Road, Xining 810000, Qinghai Province, China. wangliang19911128@163.com
Received: August 5, 2024
Revised: September 28, 2024
Accepted: October 31, 2024
Published online: December 27, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Much as obtaining a sufficient number of lymph nodes (LNs) is extremely important for determining the postoperative pathological stage and postoperative intervention treatment and improving the prognosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, it remains a major challenge in clinical practice. The study by He et al confirmed no correlation between the number of LNs dissected in stage I-II CRC and overall survival, which alleviates the concerns of surgeons about insufficient LN dissection and its impact on patient prognosis. However, due to the limitations of this study, more studies are needed to validate the results.