Proximal Gastrectomy versus Total Gastrectomy for Siewert Type II Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagogastric Junction: A Comprehensive Analysis of Data from the SEER Registry.

Kaixuan ZhuYingying XuJiaxin FuFarah Abdidahir MohamudZongkui DuanSiyuan TanZekun ZhaoPing ChenLiang Zong

Published in: Disease markers (2019)

PG showed an equivalent survival benefit to TG in both the early and locally advanced stages of Siewert type II AEG. For elderly patients, PG is strongly recommended because of its clearer OS benefit compared to TG.

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