Optimal Extent of Lymph Node Dissection for Siewert Type II Esophagogastric Junction Carcinoma

Abstract

Clear anatomic distinction of EGJ tumors is likely to provide insight into the appropriate extent of lymphadenectomy. Dissection of the paracardial and lesser curve nodes is essential for staging as well as for obtaining therapeutic benefit in surgery for in EGJ carcinomas (Siewert type II).