Effectiveness of High Ligation of Inferior Mesenteric Artery in Left-Sided Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery

This study assessed the success rates and outcomes of high ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) in left-sided colon and rectal cancer surgery. Results showed that high ligation was technically successful in the majority of cases, with 61.5% of operative reports indicating high ligation. However, there was no significant difference in patient outcomes between high and low ligation. This suggests that while high ligation of the IMA is frequently achieved, its impact on short-term patient outcomes remains limited.