The treatment of resectable gastric cancer: a literature review of an evolving landscape.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Gastric cancer carries a poor prognosis despite advances in treatment. Despite curative-intent surgery, the risk of recurrence is high. Perioperative treatment may improve rates of complete surgical resection and reduce the rate of recurrence. Treatment practices vary worldwide, while perioperative treatment is considered standard-of-care practice in Western countries, upfront surgery followed by adjuvant therapy is preferred in Asian countries. The current literature is complex to navigate with a plethora of studies available for review. The aim of this review is to summarise current evidence regarding the role of perioperative treatment in resectable gastric cancer and to explore future directions in research.

Methods

We searched the PubMed databas

SUBMITTER: Tung I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9086032 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature