A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Gastric Cancer: What Is the Role of the Surgeon?

Abstract

Despite recent declining incidence, gastric cancer remains one of the most common cancers worldwide. Its treatment involves a multidisciplinary team to ensure implementation of investigated pre-operative and post-operative treatment strategies to improve survival. Our aim is to discuss the current role of the surgeon in improving survival of gastric cancer patients.

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A. El-Sedfy, F. Frankul and N. Coburn, "A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Gastric Cancer: What Is the Role of the Surgeon?," Journal of Cancer Therapy, Vol. 4 No. 9A, 2013, pp. 16-26. doi: 10.4236/jct.2013.49A1003.

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