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Gastric cancer patients treated by a general or gastric cancer surgical team: a comparative study
Souza, Fernando O; Pereira, Dalnei V; Santos, Luís H; Antunes, Luis; Chiesa, Juarez.
  • Souza, Fernando O; Federal University of Santa Maria. University Hospital. Santa Maria. BR
  • Pereira, Dalnei V; Federal University of Santa Maria. University Hospital. Department of Onco-Hematology and Radiotherapy. Santa Maria. BR
  • Santos, Luís H; Federal University of Santa Maria. University Hospital. Department of Onco-Hematology and Radiotherapy. Santa Maria. BR
  • Antunes, Luis; Federal University of Santa Maria. University Hospital. Department of Onco-Hematology and Radiotherapy. Santa Maria. BR
  • Chiesa, Juarez; Federal University of Santa Maria. University Hospital. Department of Onco-Hematology and Radiotherapy. Santa Maria. BR
Arq. gastroenterol ; 45(1): 28-33, jan.-mar. 2008. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-482003
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Although gastric cancer has been decreasing in incidence in many countries, it is still the second most common cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Its prognosis is poor and depends, among other factors, on early diagnosis as well as on surgeon expertise.

AIM:

To compare the outcomes of gastric cancer patients treated at a university hospital by a general surgical team and later on by a gastric cancer surgical team.

METHODS:

Gastric cancer patients were separated into two groups according to whether they were treated by a general surgical team (group 1, n = 136; 1984 to 1993) or by gastric cancer team (group 2, n = 149; 1994 to 2003). Clinical and pathologic features and survival rates were assessed.

RESULTS:

During a 20-year period, a decreased number of patients underwent surgical resection in the second period (94 percent vs 86 percent), a greater number of upper gastrointestinal endoscopies were performed resulting in an increased number of tumors diagnosed as stage I (5 percent vs 22 percent). Also, D2 gastrectomies were more frequently performed instead of D0 gastrectomies and negative surgical margins were adequate. Mortality decreased from 9 percent to 6 percent in group 1 and 2, respectively and adjuvant therapy has been considered.

CONCLUSION:

Surgical specialized units for gastric cancer are necessary if better results are to be expected since this approach definitely provides better patient care.
RESUMO
RACIONAL Embora a incidência de câncer gástrico esteja diminuindo em muitos países, ainda é a segunda causa de morte por câncer mundialmente. O prognóstico desta doença é reservado e depende, entre outros fatores, do diagnóstico precoce e da experiência da equipe cirúrgica.

OBJETIVO:

Comparar os resultados obtidos no tratamento de pacientes com câncer gástrico em um hospital universitário, inicialmente por uma equipe de cirurgia geral e posteriormente por outra especializada no tratamento dessa doença.

MÉTODOS:

Os pacientes foram cronologicamente divididos em dois grupos o primeiro tratado pela cirurgia geral (grupo 1, n = 136, 1984-1993) e o segundo pela equipe de cirurgia gástrica (grupo 2, n = 149, 1994-2003). As características clínicas e patológicas e as taxas de sobrevida foram avaliadas.

RESULTADOS:

Durante um período de 20 anos de tratamento, menor número de pacientes foi submetido a cirurgia no segundo período (94 por cento vs 86 por cento), foram realizadas mais endoscopias digestivas altas no segundo período, resultando em maior número de tumores em estágio I (5 por cento vs 22 por cento). Também as gastrectomias D2 foram mais realizadas e as margens de segurança cirúrgicas respeitadas. A mortalidade cirúrgica diminuiu de 9 por cento para 6 por cento, e tratamentos complementares como radio e quimioterapia adjuvantes foram realizados no segundo período.

CONCLUSÃO:

Equipes cirúrgicas especializadas são necessárias para a obtenção de melhores resultados no tratamento de pacientes com câncer gástrico.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Specialties, Surgical / Stomach Neoplasms / Hospitals, University Type of study: Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. gastroenterol Journal subject: Gastroenterology Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Santa Maria/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Specialties, Surgical / Stomach Neoplasms / Hospitals, University Type of study: Prognostic study / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. gastroenterol Journal subject: Gastroenterology Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Santa Maria/BR