Gastrectomy with Extended Lymphadenectomy: a North American Perspective

Despite evidence of oncologic benefits from extended (D2) lymphadenectomy in gastric cancer from many East Asian studies, there is persistent debate over its use in the West, mainly due to perceived high rates of morbidity and mortality. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of D2 dissection in a high-volume North American center. A prospectively entered database of all patients undergoing gastrectomy for cancer at a North American...