Extended lymph-node dissection for gastric cancer.

JJ, Bonenkamp; J, Hermans; M, Sasako; de Velde CJ, van; K, Welvaart; I, Songun; S, Meyer; JT, Plukker; Elk P, Van; H, Obertop; DJ, Gouma; Lanschot JJ, van; CW, Taat; Graaf PW, de; Meyenfeldt MF, von; H, Tilanus

doi:10.1056/nejm199903253401202

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Extended lymph-node dissection for gastric cancer.

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Authors:

Bonenkamp JJ

Hermans J

Sasako M

Abstract

Background Curative resection is the treatment of choice for gastric cancer, but it is unclear whether this operation should include an extended (D2) lymph-node dissection, as recommended by the Japanese medical community, or a limited (D1) dissection. We conducted a randomized trial in 80 Dutch hos...

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