Fig. 1From: Is prophylactic lateral lymph node dissection needed for lower rectal cancer? A single-center retrospective studyRelapse-free and overall survival. a Relapse-free survival. Kaplan–Meier curves of patients in the dissection group (red) and the non-dissection group (blue) indicating relapse-free survival rates. b Overall survival. Kaplan–Meier curves of patients in the dissection group (red) and the non-dissection group (blue) indicating overall survival ratesBack to article page