Retrospective Study
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2014; 6(6): 94-100
Published online Jun 27, 2014. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v6.i6.94
Pathological factors affecting gastric adenocarcinoma survival in a Caribbean population from 2000-2010
Patrick O Roberts, Joseph Plummer, Pierre-Anthony Leake, Shane Scott, Tamara G de Souza, Ayesha Johnson, Tracey N Gibson, Barrie Hanchard, Marvin Reid
Patrick O Roberts, Joseph Plummer, Pierre-Anthony Leake, Shane Scott, Tamara G de Souza, The Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, The University of the West Indies, Jamaica 999172, West Indies
Ayesha Johnson, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620-9951, United States
Tracey N Gibson, Barrie Hanchard, The Department of Pathology, The University of the West Indies, Jamaica 999172, West Indies
Marvin Reid, Tropical Medicine Research Institute, The University of the West Indies, Jamaica 999172, West Indies
Author contributions: Roberts PO designed the study, analysed data, critically revised and approved the final version of the study; Johnson A statistically analysed data, contributed to drafting and the final approval of the study version for publication; Leake PA assisted in designing the study and critical revision; Plummer J critically revised the study; de Souza TG interpreted data, drafted, revised and approved the final manuscript; Reid M assisted in study design; Gibson TN and Hanchard B collected data and edited the final version; Scott S acquired data.
Correspondence to: Dr. Patrick O Roberts, The Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica, West Indies. paorro@yahoo.com
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Received: December 2, 2013
Revised: February 14, 2014
Accepted: May 15, 2014
Published online: June 27, 2014
Core Tip

Core tip: This ten year retrospective analysis of pathologic factors affecting the survival of gastric cancer patients is the first ever to be done in a Caribbean population. Significant findings meriting publication include increasing incidence of proximal tumours and decreased survival with involvement of the circumferential resection margin. Among other factors also examined, are the impact of surgeon and pathologist training on patient survival. By describing the current state of gastric cancer management in this population, this study aspires to lay the foundation for further work enhancing gastric cancer care in this region.