Diagnostic endoscopy for gastric cancer is underused, leading to late-stage diagnoses and worse survival rates.
- 73% of stage I gastric cancer patients are symptomatic, yet many are diagnosed late.
- Median overall survival varies drastically: 47 months for stage II versus 11 months for stage IV.
Surgeons should advocate for standardized endoscopy protocols to improve early detection and outcomes in symptomatic patients.
- Non-endoscopic diagnoses predict poorer survival, highlighting the need for timely endoscopic evaluation.
Journal Article by Sigler G, Walker B (…) Kelly KJ et 4 al. in Ann Surg Oncol
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