Correlations of Clinicopathological Factors with Lymph Node Metastasis in Gastric Cancer

Identification of key risk factors for lymph node metastasis in early gastric cancer enables predictive modeling and personalized treatment strategies, unveiling high-risk groups based on tumor stage, histological type, and other clinicopathological markers. A retrospective analysis involving 5606 patients highlights the significance of gender, tumor characteristics, and invasion patterns in predicting lymph node involvement, emphasizing the potential for tailored management approaches in early-stage gastric cancer.