Exploring the scope of 4sb and 12a lymph node dissection for cT2-4 lower third gastric cancer: Study protocol for a prospective cohort trial

BackgroundCurrently, the extent of 4sb and 12a lymph node dissection is not clear and is based on the personal understanding of the surgeon. It may result in damage to the splenic artery and portal vein, leading to surgical complications. Therefore, this study aims to explore the scope of 4sb and 12...

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Main Authors: Haiqiao Zhang, Zhi Zheng, Xiaoye Liu, Jun Cai, Jie Yin, Jun Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.956346/full