Research status of indication of endoscopic treatment of early gastric cancer / 国际外科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Early gastric cancer(EGC) that has a better prognosis is superficial in the depth and low in the rate of lymph node metastasis.A standard treatment of gastrectomy and lymph node resection can radically removc EGC,however,it inflicts a greater trauma on patients,and has a greater impact on postoperative quality of life.Compared with surgery,endoscopic resection(ER) approaches a similar outcome and thus becomes a new research hotspot.However,accurate assessment of lymph node metastasis before procedure and indication of ER is crucial to the safety of treatment.This article will give an overview of current research status of indication of endoscopic treatment.