J Minim Invasive Surg.  2023 Jun;26(2):47-50. 10.7602/jmis.2023.26.2.47.

What is the role of surgical oncologist in the treatment of gastric cancer?

• Song JH
• Son SY
• Han SU

• KMID: 2543119
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7602/jmis.2023.26.2.47

Abstract

Surgical oncologist plays a pivotal role in treating patients with cancer in the era of precision medicine. In this article, we summarized traditional roles of surgical oncologists and suggested further additional ones for the modern day in the multidisciplinary approach to gastric cancer treatment.

Keyword

Stomach neoplasms; Oncologists; Surgeons; Surgical oncologists