Background. Lymph node metastasis in patients with gastric cancer is one of the important
prognostic factors. However, there is no consensus concerning the best classification for …

The metastatic lymph-node ratio has important prognostic value in gastric cancer; this study
focused on its significance in early gastric cancer. In total, 1,472 patients with early gastric …

Background The 5-year survival rate in patients with gastric cancer is still poor, and lymph
node metastasis is considered one of the most important prognostic factors. However, there …

Gastric carcinoma is the most common cancer and the second most common cause of
cancer-related death in Korea. Many studies have been reported regarding prognostic …

OBJECTIVE: Knowledge of prognostic factors in gastric cancer is essential to decide on
single patient management. We aim to establish the value of lymph node ratio compared to …

Background In gastric cancer, the classification of lymph node status is still a controversial
prognostic factor. Recent studies have proposed a new prognostic factor (metastatic lymph …

To study the clinical significance of lymph node ratio (LNR) in gastric cancer (GC), this study
analyzed 613 patients with GC who underwent surgical resection. Of 613 patients with GC …

Background To present data that provide some insight into the appropriateness of a nodal
grouping category and its relation to survival in patients with gastric cancer. Methods We …

Background: In Japan, the standard treatment policy for all potentially curable patients with
gastric cancer is radical resection including extensive lymphadenectomy. This treatment …

Background Lymph node metastasis is considered one of the most important prognostic
factors in gastric cancer. However, the optimal system for accurate staging of lymph node …