Life expectancy of patients with early gastric cancer who underwent curative gastrectomy: comparison with the general population.

ABSTRACT: Despite long-term survival reports in early gastric cancer, comparative life expectancy data with the general population is scarce. This study aimed to estimate patients' life expectancy and analyze disparities between early gastric cancer patients and the general population. Patients with stage 1 gastric cancer who underwent curative gastrectomy at Asan Medical Center were enrolled. Survival status was tracked via national health insurance records. Life expectancy was compared with general population data from the Korean Statistical Information Service database. The cohort comprised 8,637 patients (64.7% men, 17.3% aged 70+). Approximately 20% of patients underwent total gastrectomy. Life expectancy was favorable among women. Across all age groups, women's life expectancy generally exceed

SUBMITTER: Oh SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11821818 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature