Oncologic value of laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: The oncologic validity of laparoscopic-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer (AGC) remains controversial. This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available evidence. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive search was performed be...

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Main Authors: Paolo Aurello, Andrea Sagnotta, Irene Terrenato, Giammauro Berardi, Giuseppe Nigri, Francesco D'Angelo, Giovanni Ramacciato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.journalofmas.com/article.asp?issn=0972-9941;year=2016;volume=12;issue=3;spage=199;epage=208;aulast=Aurello