For Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers, Does an "Esophageal" or "Gastric" Surgical Approach Offer Better Perioperative and Oncologic Outcomes?

Published in: Annals of surgical oncology (2019)

The proximal and distant extent of the tumor based on Siewert type classification greatly influences choice of operation. Overall survival rates and surgical outcomes are comparable, and surgical approach should be dictated by patient factors.

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