Extended lymph node dissection for gastric cancer: Is it of value?

K. E. Behrns, R. R. Dalton, J. A. Van Heerden, M. G. Sarr

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

29 Scopus citations

Abstract

The value of extended lymph node dissection for gastric cancer has not been clearly defined. The incidence, staging, and, possibly, the biology of gastric carcinoma in Japanese and Western confound the evaluations of radical lymph node dissection. Surgeons and pathologists must be familiar with the unified international gastric cancer staging system, and careful attention should be given to accurate identification and rigorous examination of regional lymph nodal groups.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)433-443
Number of pages11
JournalSurgical Clinics of North America
Volume72
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1992

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Extended lymph node dissection for gastric cancer: Is it of value?'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this