Lymphadenectomy in Stomach Cancer Patients

A study in Taiwan reports that massive removal of the lymph nodes, or a lymphadenectomy, within the stomach greatly increase survival rates in stomach cancer patients. They issued a disclaimer saying it would have to be performed by an highly experienced doctor in order for it to have an effect. The study was made over a five year period including over 200 patients. The survival rate however only increased from 53% to about 57%. This is obviously not a substantial increase, especially when considering the extreme localization of the study.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_31725.html