Diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of gastric remnant cancer.
- Author:
Ai-wen WU
1
;
Jia-fu JI
Author Information
1. Department of Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery, Beijing Cancer Hospital and Institute, Peking University Cancer Hospital, Peking University School of Oncology, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Gastrectomy;
methods;
Gastric Stump;
pathology;
surgery;
Humans;
Laparoscopy;
methods;
Stomach Neoplasms;
diagnosis;
pathology;
surgery
- From:
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
2013;16(2):132-134
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Gastric remnant cancer (GRC) is defined as cancer in the remnant stomach after partial gastrectomy. The incidence of GRC is rising in recent years. The carcinogenesis, development, and metastasis of GRC are different from primary gastric cancer. The early detection of GRC should be based on rational surveillance of patients following gastrectomy. For early stage GRC, endoscopic resection is one of the safe and effective methods. For advanced GRC, the primary treatment alternative is surgical resection. Minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopic exploration, laparoscopic-assisted resection of GRC are still safe choices for experienced surgeons.
