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World Journal of Surgery
Published in: World Journal of Surgery 8/2013

01-08-2013

Ethical Debate: The Ethics of Not Performing Extended Lymphadenectomy in Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancer

Author: Alberto R. Ferreres

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 8/2013

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Abstract

The ethical debate about performing—or not—extended lymphadenectomy in patients with a gastrointestinal malignancy is approached in this work. It offers a thorough overview of the ethical principles. Problem-solving tools are provided to assist in framing the issues and resolving the conflicts.
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Metadata
Title
Ethical Debate: The Ethics of Not Performing Extended Lymphadenectomy in Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancer
Author
Alberto R. Ferreres
Publication date
01-08-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
World Journal of Surgery / Issue 8/2013
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-013-2063-0

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