Evaluation of PET and laparoscopy in STagIng advanced gastric cancer: a multicenter prospective study (PLASTIC-study)

Initial staging of gastric cancer consists of computed tomography (CT) and gastroscopy. In locally advanced (cT3 –4) gastric cancer, fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography with CT (FDG-PET/CT or PET) a...

Source: BMC Cancer - April 20, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: H. J. F. Brenkman, E. C. Gertsen, E. Vegt, R. van Hillegersberg, M. I. van Berge Henegouwen, S. S. Gisbertz, M. D. P. Luyer, G. A. P. Nieuwenhuijzen, J. J. B. van Lanschot, S. M. Lagarde, W. O. de Steur, H. H. Hartgrink, J. H. M. B. Stoot, K. W. E. Hulsew Tags: Study protocol Source Type: research