Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, AND DUODENUM Case #4 - A 70 year old with epigastric pain and weight loss DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 6.) What are the surgical options in the management of gastric cancer? Surgical options in gastric cancer: Laparoscopy to detect peritoneal carcinomatosis Curative resection: subtotal gastrectomy or total gastrectomy depending on site of tumor Palliative surgery: resection of questionable value unless bleeding; bypass for gastric outlet obstruction
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