2 cm or less in greatest dimension N1 Single regional lymph node metastasis in the true pelvis (hypogastric, obturator, external iliac or presacral lymph node) N2 Single lymph node metastasis ...

Lateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPLND) is a surgical procedure that plays a crucial role in the treatment of rectal cancer, particularly for patients with metastatic lateral lymph nodes.