• Institute of Clinical Anatomy, The First Military Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China;
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Objective To summarize and analyze the different views on the extent of lymphadenectomy in gastric cancer, and ways or methods to dissolve the disagreements. Methods The reports and advances on lymphadenectomy in gastric carcinomas were collected and reviewed.
Results Eastern and western scholars presented different view on lymph nodes dissection in gastric cancers because of the difference in nationalty,studying method and operating technique.
Conclusion Although extended lymph node dissection for gastric cancers are supported by more and more reports, it is difficult to evaluate the role exactly. Searchers over the world should learn from each other and explore further in order to develop guiding principles in the end.

Citation: CHENG Liyang,ZHONG Shizhen,HUANG Zonghai. Studies and Advances of Rational Extent of Lymphadenectomy in Gastric Cancer. CHINESE JOURNAL OF BASES AND CLINICS IN GENERAL SURGERY, 2003, 10(6): 629-632. doi: Copy