Significance and key points of defining the anatomical boundaries for lymph node dissection in the supra-pancreatic region of radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer
HU Jian-kun
ZHOU Lang
CHEN Xiao-long
Abstract：The supra-pancreatic lymph nodes are a critical component of D2 lymphadenectomy.However,due to the complex anatomy of this region and its proximity to vital blood vessels and organs,it remains a challenging area in radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer.A thorough understanding of the anatomical boundaries of the various lymph node groups in the supra-pancreatic area,along with standardized lymph node dissection and clear exposure of relevant anatomical landmark boundaries,forms the foundation for quality control in supra-pancreatic lymph node dissection.Integrating the concept of meticulous dissection throughout the process of supra-pancreatic lymphadenectomy is crucial for safely and completely clearing lymph nodes in this region.This ensures the high-quality completion of D2 radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
Keywords：stomach neoplasmsD2 radical resectionsupra-pancreatic regionlymph node dissection
Publication Date：2025-07-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-09-04(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 779-783 )