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[Palliative procedures in advanced stomach cancer]
K Sosada1, W Zurawiński, M Martula
1III Katedry i Kliniki Chirurgii Ogólnej, Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej w Katowicach.
Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|September 30, 1999
Summary
Advanced gastric carcinoma remains a challenge, even with improved endoscopic screening. This study reviews 186 patients treated between 1980-1997, detailing symptoms, tumor location, and progression, alongside surgical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Oncology
Context:
- Despite advances in endoscopic examinations, gastric carcinoma frequently presents at advanced stages.
- Analysis of 186 patients treated for gastric carcinoma between 1980 and 1997.
- Focus on symptoms, tumor location, and disease progression in advanced cases.
Purpose:
- To present the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of advanced gastric carcinoma patients.
- To evaluate the efficacy of surgical interventions, including curative and palliative procedures.
- To highlight recent treatment modalities for improving outcomes in advanced gastric cancer.
Summary:
- A review of 186 patients with advanced gastric carcinoma treated from 1980-1997.
- Curative partial gastrectomy was performed on 69 patients; palliative procedures were used for 117 patients.
- The study examines treatment strategies and outcomes for advanced gastric cancer, exploring newer methods.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the management of advanced gastric carcinoma over a significant period.
- Highlights the role of surgical intervention in both curative and palliative settings.
- Informs future research and clinical practice by reviewing historical data and recent treatment advancements.