Is proximal gastrectomy indicated for locally advanced cancer in the upper third of the stomach?
Abstract Aim To treat upper third gastric cancer, proximal gastrectomy (PG), a function‐preserving procedure, is recommended for early lesions when at least half the distal stomach can be preserved, while total gastrectomy (TG) is standard for locally advanced lesions. Oncological feasibility, when...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-11-01
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Series: | Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ags3.12486 |