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However, its routine adoption remains controversial due to uncertainty regarding oncological benefit and concerns relating to technical complexity, training and service delivery. This position statement from the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) examines the contemporary evidence surrounding CME and its role within modern management of right\u2010sided colon cancer.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This position statement was produced by the authors who represent a range of views on CME surgery. It synthesises contemporary evidence from large cohort studies, recent randomised control trials and international guidelines to evaluate the role of CME compared with standard high\u2010quality right hemicolectomy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>CME is consistently associated with higher lymph node yields and improved specimen metrics, but studies demonstrating a definitive survival advantage remain limited. Randomised evidence does not support routine CME for all patients, although potential benefit exists in selected high\u2010risk groups. Recent evidence suggests that surgical plane quality, rather than the extent of lymphadenectomy, may be the principal determinant of oncological outcomes. CME is technically demanding and may carry increased procedural risks, particularly related to central vascular dissection, although these may be mitigated through structured training and optimised perioperative planning.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Routine use of CME for all right\u2010sided colon cancers is not supported by current evidence. Standard high\u2010quality right hemicolectomy should remain the default approach for most patients. Selective use of CME may be appropriate in physiologically fit patients with high\u2010risk or anatomically complex disease, delivered within experienced units with appropriate training, audit and quality assurance frameworks. 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