Abstract
Surgery is the only curative therapy for gastric cancer and controversy still exist on the extend of surgery. As the lymphatic distribution of stomach is very complex, the determination of the actual lymph node involvement is important for making the decision in order to avoid complications. Sentinel node navigation surgery has recently been introduced in gastrointestinal tract cancer. Present article reviews the detection techniques of lymph nodes and significance of lymphadenectomies in gastric cancer.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 476-481 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Surgical Oncology |
| Volume | 98 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2008 |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Gastric cancer
- Lymph nodes
- Surgery
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