Does Lymphadenectomy with at Least 15 Perigastric Lymph Nodes Retrieval Promise an Improved Survival for Gastric Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Southern China

Conclusion: Adequate retrieval of perigastric LNs is essential for radical gastrectomy. A harvest of at least 7-15 perigastric LNs could achieve long-term survival benefit for GC patients.

Source: Journal of Cancer - June 13, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jinning Ye, Yufeng Ren, Weigang Dai, Jianhui Chen, Shirong Cai, Min Tan, Yulong He, Yujie Yuan Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research