Gastrectomy with omentum preservation versus gastrectomy with omentectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Omentectomy has been traditionally a part of standard radical gastrectomy. Its clinical benefit for locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC) remains controversial. This study aimed at evaluating the impact of gastrectomy with omentum preservation (GOP) on survival, recurrence, surgical outcomes and postoperative complications by comparing with gastrectomy with omentum resection (GOR).

Laparoscopic versus open transhiatal approach for adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The incidence of adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG) is increasing worldwide. Laparoscopic transhiatal approach (LTH) has gained growing popularity in the treatment of AEG. However, its safety and efficacy need to be evaluated.