The value of three-field lymphadenectomy for carcinoma of the esophagus / 中国癌症杂志

ABSTRACT

The three-field lymphadenectomy for carcinoma of the esophagus remains debatable. There are several aspects that the debate focuses on. Firstly, should the positive cervical lymph nodes be considered a regional(N1) or a distant( M1) site of disease for tumors of esophagus? Secondly, can the extended lymphadenectomy prolong survival? Thirdly, the increase in the morbidity rates.