Comparison of the surgical outcomes of minimally invasive and open surgery for octogenarian and older compared to younger gastric cancer patients: a retrospective cohort study
Abstract Background As life expectancy continues to increase around the world, the use of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) could be beneficial for octogenarian and older gastric cancer patients. Methods A total of 359 gastric cancer patients who underwent curative surgery between March 2011 and Marc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-06-01
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Series: | BMC Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-017-0265-3 |