Vascularizing lymph node dissection for advanced gastric cancer: A single-institution experience.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To compare the short- and long-term outcomes of vascularizing lymph node dissection (VLND) and non-vascularizing lymph node dissection (NVLND) from a single institution.

Methods

Data of 315 patients with advanced gastric cancer who underwent standard D2 lymphadenectomy with curative intent was collected between January 1994 and December 2006. One hundred and fifty-two patients received VLND while 163 patients received NVLND. Short- and long-term clinical outcomes were compared between the two groups.

Results

The median followed-up time was 82 mo. The rate of postoperative complications in the VLND group was 13.2%, while that in the NVLND group was 11.7% (P = 0.686). The overall 5-year survival rate was 64% in the VLND group and 59% in the NVLND group (P = 0.047).

SUBMITTER: Han FH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4814744 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature