The impact of preoperative waiting time in Stage II-III gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer: A population-based cohort study
Journal
Cancer medicine
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
16
Pages
16906
Date Issued
2023-08
Author(s)
Yen, Chih-Chieh
Yang, Yi-Hsin
Ku, Hsiu-Ying
Hu, Huang-Ming
Lo, Su-Shun
Chang, Hung-Chi
Chao, Yee
Chen, Jen-Shi
Wang, Tsang-En
Bai, Li-Yuan
Yen, Chia-Jui
Chen, Li-Tzong
Shan, Yan-Shen
Abstract
Gastrectomy remains the curative option in gastric cancer. However, the growing concern that preoperative waiting jeopardizes survival has not been fully addressed. The present population-based cohort study aimed to clarify the impact of preoperative waiting time (PreWT).
Subjects
gastric cancer; gastroesophageal junction cancer; preoperative waiting time
Type
journal article