Surgery still represents the mainstay of treatment of all stages of gastric cancer (GC). Surgical resections represent potentially curative options in the case of early GC with a low risk of node metastasis. Sentinel lymph node biopsy and indocyanine green fluorescence are novel techniques which may improve the employment of stomach-sparing procedures, ameliorating quality of life without compromising oncological radicality. Nonetheless, the diffusion of these techniques is limited in Western countries. Conversely, radical gastrectomy with extensive lymphadenectomy and multimodal treatment represents a valid option in the case of advanced GC. Differences between Eastern and Western recommendations still exist, and the optimal multimodal strategy is still a matter of investigation. Recent chemotherapy protocols have made surgery available for patients with oligometastatic disease. In this context, intraperitoneal administration of chemotherapy via HIPEC or PIPAC has emerged as an alternative weapon for patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis. In conclusion, the surgical management of GC is still evolving together with the multimodal strategy. It is mandatory for surgeons to be conscious of the current evolution of the surgical management of GC in the era of multidisciplinary and tailored medicine.

Rosa, F., Schena, C. A., Laterza, V., Quero, G., Fiorillo, C., Strippoli, A., Pozzo, C., Papa, V., Alfieri, S., The Role of Surgery in the Management of Gastric Cancer: State of the Art, <<CANCERS>>, 2022; 14 (22): N/A-N/A. [doi:10.3390/cancers14225542] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/222475]

The Role of Surgery in the Management of Gastric Cancer: State of the Art

Rosa, Fausto;Schena, Carlo Alberto;Laterza, Vito
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Quero, Giuseppe;Fiorillo, Claudio;Strippoli, Antonia;Pozzo, Carmelo;Papa, Valerio;Alfieri, Sergio
2022

Abstract

Surgery still represents the mainstay of treatment of all stages of gastric cancer (GC). Surgical resections represent potentially curative options in the case of early GC with a low risk of node metastasis. Sentinel lymph node biopsy and indocyanine green fluorescence are novel techniques which may improve the employment of stomach-sparing procedures, ameliorating quality of life without compromising oncological radicality. Nonetheless, the diffusion of these techniques is limited in Western countries. Conversely, radical gastrectomy with extensive lymphadenectomy and multimodal treatment represents a valid option in the case of advanced GC. Differences between Eastern and Western recommendations still exist, and the optimal multimodal strategy is still a matter of investigation. Recent chemotherapy protocols have made surgery available for patients with oligometastatic disease. In this context, intraperitoneal administration of chemotherapy via HIPEC or PIPAC has emerged as an alternative weapon for patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis. In conclusion, the surgical management of GC is still evolving together with the multimodal strategy. It is mandatory for surgeons to be conscious of the current evolution of the surgical management of GC in the era of multidisciplinary and tailored medicine.
2022
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Rosa, F., Schena, C. A., Laterza, V., Quero, G., Fiorillo, C., Strippoli, A., Pozzo, C., Papa, V., Alfieri, S., The Role of Surgery in the Management of Gastric Cancer: State of the Art, <<CANCERS>>, 2022; 14 (22): N/A-N/A. [doi:10.3390/cancers14225542] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/222475]
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