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View article: Risk Factors for Long-Term Delayed Gastric Emptying and Its Impact on the Quality of Life After Laparoscopic Pylorus-Preserving Gastrectomy in Patients with Gastric Cancer: Secondary Analysis of the Prospective Multicenter Trial KLASS-04
Risk Factors for Long-Term Delayed Gastric Emptying and Its Impact on the Quality of Life After Laparoscopic Pylorus-Preserving Gastrectomy in Patients with Gastric Cancer: Secondary Analysis of the Prospective Multicenter Trial KLASS-04 Open
Background/Objectives: Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) is a well-known complication of laparoscopic pylorus-preserving gastrectomy (LPPG). Patients who underwent LPPG in the KLASS-04 trial, which was a multicenter prospective randomized con…
View article: The efficacy of a symptom management platform among gastric cancer survivors: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
The efficacy of a symptom management platform among gastric cancer survivors: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Open
Background: Patients who undergo gastrectomy for gastric cancer experience gastrointestinal symptoms, psychological responses, and social problems. These factors reduce a patient’s quality of life (QoL) after surgery. A web-based platform …
View article: Improvement of quality of life after early interactive human coaching via a mobile application in patients who had undergone gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a prospective randomized controlled trial (Preprint)
Improvement of quality of life after early interactive human coaching via a mobile application in patients who had undergone gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a prospective randomized controlled trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Patients who undergo gastrectomy experience post-gastrectomy syndrome and face difficulties in adapting to a regular diet. Human health coaching via a mobile application (app) has recently been used for patients with chronic me…
View article: Detection Ability of Quality of Life Changes and Responsiveness of the KOQUSS-40 and the EORTC QLQ-C30/STO22 in Patients Who Underwent Gastrectomy: A Prospective Comparative Study
Detection Ability of Quality of Life Changes and Responsiveness of the KOQUSS-40 and the EORTC QLQ-C30/STO22 in Patients Who Underwent Gastrectomy: A Prospective Comparative Study Open
KOQUSS-40 has several advantages over EORTC QLQ-C30/STO22 when comparing QoL between the total and proximal gastrectomy groups. The findings provide information for researchers investigating the QoL of patients who have undergone curative …
View article: Long-term Survival Following Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Versus Gastrectomy in Early Gastric Cancer Patients Aged 75 Years and Above: A National Retrospective Cohort Study in Korea
Long-term Survival Following Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Versus Gastrectomy in Early Gastric Cancer Patients Aged 75 Years and Above: A National Retrospective Cohort Study in Korea Open
ESD may offer better outcomes than gastrectomy among older patients with stage IA gastric cancer, particularly those aged ≥80 or with mucosa-confined lesions. ESD and gastrectomy may provide similar survival outcomes among patients aged 75…
View article: Erratum: Korean Gastric Cancer Association-Led Nationwide Survey on Surgically Treated Gastric Cancers in 2023
Erratum: Korean Gastric Cancer Association-Led Nationwide Survey on Surgically Treated Gastric Cancers in 2023 Open
This corrects the article on p. 115 in vol. 25, PMID: 39822171.
View article: Korean Gastric Cancer Association-Led Nationwide Survey on Surgically Treated Gastric Cancers in 2023
Korean Gastric Cancer Association-Led Nationwide Survey on Surgically Treated Gastric Cancers in 2023 Open
The results of the 2023 nationwide survey demonstrate the current status of gastric cancer treatment in Korea. This information will provide a basis for future gastric cancer research.
View article: Prospective Multicenter Observational Study on Postoperative Quality of Life According to Type of Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer
Prospective Multicenter Observational Study on Postoperative Quality of Life According to Type of Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer Open
Our prospective observation using KOQUSS-40 revealed that DG and PPG lead to better QoL than TG and PG. Further study is needed to compare postoperative QoL according to anastomosis type in DG and PG.
View article: Korean Practice Guidelines for Gastric Cancer 2024: An Evidence-based, Multidisciplinary Approach (Update of 2022 Guideline)
Korean Practice Guidelines for Gastric Cancer 2024: An Evidence-based, Multidisciplinary Approach (Update of 2022 Guideline) Open
Gastric cancer is one of the most common cancers in both Korea and worldwide. Since 2004, the Korean Practice Guidelines for Gastric Cancer have been regularly updated, with the 4th edition published in 2022. The 4th edition was the result…
View article: Efficacy of ursodeoxycholic acid for bile reflux after distal gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer: a secondary analysis of the PEGASUS-D randomized clinical trial
Efficacy of ursodeoxycholic acid for bile reflux after distal gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer: a secondary analysis of the PEGASUS-D randomized clinical trial Open
Background: Few studies have been conducted on the prevention of bile reflux in gastric cancer patients who have undergone gastrectomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in prevent…
View article: Correction: Development of a reliable surgical quality assurance tool for gastrectomy in oncological trials
Correction: Development of a reliable surgical quality assurance tool for gastrectomy in oncological trials Open
View article: Feasibility of Regional Lymphadenectomy for Stomach-Preserving Surgery in Early Gastric Cancer Omitting Sentinel Node Navigation: A Post Hoc Analysis of the SENORITA Trial
Feasibility of Regional Lymphadenectomy for Stomach-Preserving Surgery in Early Gastric Cancer Omitting Sentinel Node Navigation: A Post Hoc Analysis of the SENORITA Trial Open
View article: Quality of Life and Nutritional Outcomes of Stomach-Preserving Surgery for Early Gastric Cancer
Quality of Life and Nutritional Outcomes of Stomach-Preserving Surgery for Early Gastric Cancer Open
Importance The Sentinel Node Oriented Tailored Approach (SENORITA) randomized clinical trial evaluated quality of life (QoL) and nutritional outcomes between the laparoscopic sentinel node navigation surgery (LSNNS) and laparoscopic standa…
View article: Development of a reliable surgical quality assurance tool for gastrectomy in oncological trials
Development of a reliable surgical quality assurance tool for gastrectomy in oncological trials Open
View article: Real-world Nationwide Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Advanced Gastric Cancer Based on Korean Gastric Cancer Association-Led Survey
Real-world Nationwide Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Advanced Gastric Cancer Based on Korean Gastric Cancer Association-Led Survey Open
Based on the Korean nationwide data, MIS for stage IB-III gastric cancer had better short-term outcomes than the open approach, including lower rates of wound complications, intra-abdominal abscesses, and cardiac problems.
View article: National validation of laparoscopic approach for locally advanced gastric cancer: Comparison of a randomized controlled trial and real-world practice results
National validation of laparoscopic approach for locally advanced gastric cancer: Comparison of a randomized controlled trial and real-world practice results Open
The safety and feasibility of the laparoscopic approach for locally advanced gastric cancer were validated at a national level. The laparoscopic approach for locally advanced gastric cancer can be implemented in the Republic of Korea.
View article: Development of the Korean Quality Improvement Platform in Surgery (K-QIPS) program: a nationwide project to improve surgical quality and patient safety
Development of the Korean Quality Improvement Platform in Surgery (K-QIPS) program: a nationwide project to improve surgical quality and patient safety Open
This program aims to reduce postoperative complications, mortality, and medical costs by providing a standardized platform for complication management and prediction. The successful implementation of this nationwide project may provide a g…
View article: Effect of Vitamin B12 Replacement Intervals on Clinical Symptoms and Laboratory Findings in Gastric Cancer Patients after Total Gastrectomy
Effect of Vitamin B12 Replacement Intervals on Clinical Symptoms and Laboratory Findings in Gastric Cancer Patients after Total Gastrectomy Open
The management of patients with vitamin B12 deficiency after total gastrectomy (TG) remains controversial. We aimed to evaluate the effect of vitamin B12 replacement intervals on the clinical characteristics in these patients. The data fro…
View article: Real-World Compliance of Surgical Treatment According to the Korean Gastric Cancer Guideline 2018: Evaluation From the Nationwide Survey Data 2019 in Korea
Real-World Compliance of Surgical Treatment According to the Korean Gastric Cancer Guideline 2018: Evaluation From the Nationwide Survey Data 2019 in Korea Open
Real-world compliance with gastric cancer treatment guidelines was relatively high in Korea.
View article: Long-term Functional and Patient-reported Outcomes Between Intra-corporeal Delta-shaped Gastroduodenostomy and Gastrojejunostomy After Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy
Long-term Functional and Patient-reported Outcomes Between Intra-corporeal Delta-shaped Gastroduodenostomy and Gastrojejunostomy After Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy Open
Long-term nutritional outcomes and QoL were comparable between the delta and Billroth II groups. However, more residual food and worse short-term QoL regarding insomnia, reflux symptoms, and dry mouth were observed in the delta group. Long…
View article: Gastric cancer surgery in South Korea: Past, present, and future
Gastric cancer surgery in South Korea: Past, present, and future Open
Gastric cancer remains a significant global health concern and its surgical management approaches have undergone significant changes in South Korea and worldwide. Subtotal or total gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection is well establis…
View article: Korean Practice Guidelines for Gastric Cancer 2022: An Evidence-based, Multidisciplinary Approach
Korean Practice Guidelines for Gastric Cancer 2022: An Evidence-based, Multidisciplinary Approach Open
Gastric cancer is one of the most common cancers in Korea and the world. Since 2004, this is the 4th gastric cancer guideline published in Korea which is the revised version of previous evidence-based approach in 2018. Current guideline is…
View article: Erratum: Korean Practice Guidelines for Gastric Cancer 2022: An Evidence-based, Multidisciplinary Approach
Erratum: Korean Practice Guidelines for Gastric Cancer 2022: An Evidence-based, Multidisciplinary Approach Open
This corrects the article on p. 3 in vol. 23, PMID: 36750993.
View article: Short and Long-Term Surgical Outcomes of Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy Compared with Open Total Gastrectomy in Gastric Cancer Patients
Short and Long-Term Surgical Outcomes of Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy Compared with Open Total Gastrectomy in Gastric Cancer Patients Open
This study aimed to compare the efficacy of laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) with that of open total gastrectomy (OTG) in terms of postoperative complications and long-term survival. We retrospectively reviewed the clinicopathological …
View article: An early interactive human coaching via a mobile application to improve quality of life in patients who underwent gastrectomy for gastric cancer: Design and protocol of a randomized controlled trial
An early interactive human coaching via a mobile application to improve quality of life in patients who underwent gastrectomy for gastric cancer: Design and protocol of a randomized controlled trial Open
Background After gastrectomy, patients may experience the postgastrectomy syndrome and face difficulties adapting to everyday diet. Recently, human health coaching via a mobile application (app) has been used for obese patients or patients…
View article: Author Correction: AGREE-S: AGREE II extension for surgical interventions: appraisal instrument
Author Correction: AGREE-S: AGREE II extension for surgical interventions: appraisal instrument Open
View article: Risks and benefits of additional surgery for early gastric cancer in the upper third of the stomach meeting non-curative resection criteria after endoscopic submucosal dissection
Risks and benefits of additional surgery for early gastric cancer in the upper third of the stomach meeting non-curative resection criteria after endoscopic submucosal dissection Open
View article: Prognostic Value of Preoperative Systemic Inflammatory Parameters in Advanced Gastric Cancer
Prognostic Value of Preoperative Systemic Inflammatory Parameters in Advanced Gastric Cancer Open
Background: The predictive value of various systemic inflammatory parameters has been reported. However, it is still unclear which inflammatory parameters are the best predictors of prognosis in advanced gastric cancer and what are their m…
View article: Necessity of Individualized Approach for Gastric Subepithelial Tumor Considering Pathologic Discrepancy and Surgical Difficulty Depending on the Gastric Location
Necessity of Individualized Approach for Gastric Subepithelial Tumor Considering Pathologic Discrepancy and Surgical Difficulty Depending on the Gastric Location Open
Background: Depending on the location of gastric subepithelial tumors (SETs), surgical access is difficult with a risk of postoperative complications. This study aimed to evaluate the clinicopathological characteristics of small-sized gast…
View article: Laparoscopic vs Open Distal Gastrectomy for Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer
Laparoscopic vs Open Distal Gastrectomy for Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer Open
Importance The long-term safety of laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer (AGC) remains uncertain given the lack of 5-year follow-up results. Objective To compare the 5-year follow-up results in patients with c…