[Role of lymphadenectomy in gastric carcinoma]

Ann Ital Chir. 2001 Jan-Feb;72(1):39-46.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Controversy still surrounds the value of extensive regional lymphnode dissection in the treatment of gastric cancer. The aim of the present paper is to give this topic a contribution through the review of the literature and the analysis of personal results.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lymph Node Excision* / adverse effects
  • Lymph Node Excision* / methods
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
  • Stomach Neoplasms / pathology
  • Stomach Neoplasms / surgery*