Role of lymph nodal dissection for gastric cancer in the elderly

• DOI: 10.1186/1471-2318-10-s1-a12
• Publication Date: 2010-05-19T18:18:58Z
• Authors: C Marmorale; W Siquini; P Stortoni; C Tranà; E Feliciotti; P Coletta; A Fianchini
• Keywords: Lymphadenectomy

Background Surgeons are being increasingly asked to treat older patients with gastric cancer due longer life expectancy. D2 lymph node dissection is considered a standard procedure [1]. However, there no consensus on the extent of lymphadenectomy in elderly [2]. The aim this study was investigate safety and efficacy aged 75 or over, compared younger ones.