Abstract
While the incidence of gastric cancer has declined substantially, it remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Surgical resection offers the best chance for curative treatment. Despite numerous studies, surgical controversies persist including endoscopic resection, extent of gastric resection, degree of lymphadenectomy, and laparoscopic resection. Balancing the benefits with the risks of surgical morbidity and mortality is essential. This review examines these controversies and provides insight into the surgical management of gastric cancer. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 250-258 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of surgical oncology |
Volume | 107 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2013 |
Keywords
- gastrectomy
- gastric cancer
- surgical management
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oncology