Keyhole versus open lymph node surgery for junction cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of removing lymph nodes during surgery: keyhole (laparoscopic) versus open surgery. It is for people with esophagus-stomach junction adenocarcinoma, aiming to see which approach works better and is safer.
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Who can take part
- You are age 18 to 80
- You are well enough for surgery (Karnofsky 70%+ or ECOG 0–2)
- Your biopsy confirms adenocarcinoma at the esophagus-stomach junction
- Your tumor invasion into the esophagus is 2 cm or less
- Your scans show stage CT2-4a, lymph nodes N0–3, and no distant spread (M0)
- Your blood tests and organ function are strong enough for surgery (including blood counts, liver, bilirubin, kidney, and albumin)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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