Outcomes of Laparoscopic Versus Open Lateral Lymph Node Dissection Following Total Mesorectal Excision for Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Cureus · 2026 · PMC13186597 · PMID 42164215

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Discussion The present study demonstrated statistically significant reductions in intraoperative blood loss and transfusion requirements, along with a positive trend toward fewer overall postoperative complications and wound infections.

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In our pooled analysis, overall complications also favored laparoscopy; however, the difference did not reach statistical significance, despite the observed trend.

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