Optimal lymph node yield in oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer: a nationwide population-based study.

Mikko M Uimonen Olli HelminenEero SihvoJoonas H Kauppilanull null

Published in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2024)

According to the findings of this study, at least 24 examined lymph nodes is the recommended target for the lymph node count after oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer. The beneficial effect of this count on survival may be achieved regardless of nodal metastases.

Keyphrases

lymph node
papillary thyroid
neoadjuvant chemotherapy
sentinel lymph node
squamous cell
peripheral blood
cross sectional
childhood cancer
young adults
early stage
rectal cancer