D1-plus vs D2 nodal dissection in gastric cancer: a propensity score matched comparison and review of published literature

Abstract Background The results of D1-plus lymphadenectomy following gastric resection are seldom investigated. The aim of this study was to compare results of D1-plus vs D2 resections and to provide a literature review. Methods Patients who underwent upfront R0 gastrectomy for adenocarcinoma from 2...

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Main Authors: Laura Lorenzon, Rosina Giudicissi, Marco Scatizzi, Genoveffa Balducci, Stefano Cantafio, Alberto Biondi, Roberto Persiani, Paolo Mercantini, Domenico D’Ugo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
D2
PSM
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-020-00714-x