# En bloc aorto-iliac vessel resection and bifurcated graft replacement for localized lymph node recurrence after rectal cancer surgery

## TL;DR

A 67-year-old woman with rectal cancer recurrence near major blood vessels underwent successful surgery involving vessel removal and graft replacement, with no recurrence after 30 months.

## Contribution

Demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of en bloc aorto-iliac vessel resection and graft replacement for localized lymph node recurrence after rectal cancer surgery.

## Key findings

- En bloc resection and graft replacement was successfully performed for left common iliac vessel involvement.
- No recurrence was observed at 30 months post-surgery.
- The procedure is feasible and effective for selected cases of localized lymph node recurrence.

## Abstract

Major vessel resection and reconstruction for locally advanced recurrent colorectal cancer can achieve favorable outcomes when performed in specialized centers. A 67-year-old female initially underwent laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer (T4N1M0). Two years postoperatively, localized lymph node recurrence involving the left common iliac vessels was diagnosed. En bloc resection of the involved iliac vessels and bifurcated graft replacement was performed. At 30 months of follow-up, no recurrence was observed. En bloc aorto-iliac vessel resection with bifurcated graft replacement can be a feasible and effective treatment strategy for selected cases of localized lymph node recurrence after rectal cancer surgery.