Surgical intervention contribute to survival for patients with para-aortic lymph node metastasis from colorectal cancer, a meta-analysis and systematic review
Para-aortic lymph node metastasis (PALNM) in colorectal cancer (CRC) is a rare but prognostically significant condition, occurring in approximately 1–2% of patients. Current guidelines classify PALNM as stage IV disease but provide no clear consensus on optimal management. Treatment strategies vary widely, and th...