European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology
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Despite laparoscopic surgery for gastric cancer has gained worldwide acceptance, long term results and survival are seldom reported. This study was designed to assess long term outcomes after laparoscopic gastrectomy with D2 dissection. The short term results of conventional and robot-assisted minimally invasive procedures were also examined. ⋯ Laparoscopic gastrectomy for cancer represents a valid alternative to open surgery with minimal morbidity and acceptable long term survival. Considering the risk of preoperative under diagnoses a D2 lymphadenectomy is suggested also for EGC. This study validated the effectiveness of minimally invasive technique in the management of gastric cancer.
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To investigate the survival benefit and preoperative risk factors for hospital mortality of salvage surgery in esophageal cancer patients who had locoregional residual/recurrent tumor after definitive chemoradiotherapy. ⋯ Salvage surgery provides survival benefit in esophageal cancer patients with locoregional persistent or recurrent disease after primary definitive chemoradiotherapy. Preoperative albumin and hemoglobulin levels are associated with hospital mortality and may aid in selecting suitable patient for salvage surgery.