The Number of Lymph Nodes Removed Predicts Survival in Esophageal Cancer: An International Study on the Impact of Extent of Surgical Resection

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Authors

Christian G. Peyré · KU Leuven

Jeffrey A. Hagen · KU Leuven

Steven R. DeMeester · KU Leuven

Nasser K. Altorki · Cornell University

Ermanno Ancona · University of Padua

S M Griffin · University of Hong Kong

Arnulf H. Hölscher · University of Cologne

Abstract

The number of lymph nodes removed is an independent predictor of survival after esophagectomy for cancer. To maximize this survival benefit a minimum of 23 regional lymph nodes must be removed.

Topics & Keywords

Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Esophageal and GI Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 248, Issue 4, pp. 549-556

DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e318188c474

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