The positive impact of surgeon specialization on survival for gastric cancer patients after surgery with curative intent

Conclusion GC patients treated by specialized surgeons tended to have a better prognosis and lower locoregional recurrence rate. Surgeon specialization was an independent prognostic factor for GC patients after surgery. GC should be treated by specialized surgeons in large-volume centers.
Source: Gastric Cancer - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research