Surgical Outcomes of Reduced-Port Laparoscopic Gastrectomy Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: A Propensity-Matched Retrospective Cohort Study.

CONCLUSIONS: The study results suggest that RPG for gastric cancer by an experienced surgeon is a feasible and safe technique. The RPG procedure can be presented to patients as one of the effective treatment options.
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Source: Ann Oncol - September 3, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kunisaki C, Miyamoto H, Sato S, Tanaka Y, Sato K, Izumisawa Y, Yukawa N, Kosaka T, Akiyama H, Saigusa Y, Sakamaki K, Yamanaka T, Endo I Tags: Ann Surg Oncol Source Type: research