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    Treatment results of curative gastric resection from a specialist Australian unit: Low volume with satisfactory outcomes

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    The incidence of gastric cancer is decreasing in Australia, yet it remains a common cause of cancer-related mortality. Surgical resection remains the cornerstone of curative treatment. High-volume specialized units have reported superior perioperative and oncological outcomes. The role of D2 lymphadenectomy has been controversial as a result of concerns over increased morbidity. Our aim is to report the perioperative and oncological outcomes of curative gastric resection from a specialist Australian upper GI unit
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