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...

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Main Authors: Motonari Ri, Koshi Kumagai, Ken Namikawa, Shinichiro Atsumi, Masaru Hayami, Rie Makuuchi, Satoshi Ida, Manabu Ohashi, Takeshi Sano, Souya Nunobe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-11-01
Series:Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ags3.12486