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Surgical approaches to gastric cancer
Author(s) -
Russell Maria C.,
Mansfield Paul F.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.23180
Subject(s) - medicine , cancer , lymphadenectomy , surgical resection , resection , general surgery , surgery , incidence (geometry) , physics , optics
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. J. Surg. Oncol. 2013;107:250–258. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.