Stomach cancer other diagnostic studies

Laparoscopy has the advantage of directly visualizing the liver surface, the peritoneum, and local lymph nodes. Diagnostic laparoscopy is especially important for patients who are being considered for a trial of neoadjuvant therapy.

• Laparoscopy has the advantage of directly visualizing the liver surface, the peritoneum, and local lymph nodes.^[1]
• Laparoscopy has the ability to perform peritoneal cytology.^[2]
• Some trials suggest that all stage T3/4 patients diagnosed with ultrasound should undergo staging laparoscopy.^[3]
• Diagnostic laparoscopy is especially important for patients who are being considered for a trial of neoadjuvant therapy.

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