More Negative Lymph Nodes Correlate with Better Gastric Cancer Prognosis.

Expanding loco-regional nodes harvesting expected to increase survival in gastric cancer patients. Results from 830 patients undergoing gastrectomy show extended lymphadenectomies lead to better overall survival. Simulation to “offer 26 nodes” reveals no significant impact of stage migration. The number of negative nodes, even in large dissections, emerges as an independent prognostic factor, emphasizing their crucial role in patient management and treatment outcomes.