Background and purpose: A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to assess the impact of radiotherapy on both 3- and 5-year survival in patients with resectable gastric cancer. Methods: Randomized Clinical Trials (RCTs) in which radiotherapy, (preoperative, postoperative and/or intraoperative), was compared with surgery alone or surgery plus chemotherapy in resectable gastric cancer were identified by searching web-based databases and supplemented by manual examination of reference lists. Meta-analysis was performed using Risk Ratios (RRs). Random or fixed effects models were used to combine data. The methodological quality was evaluated by Chalmers' score. Results: Radiotherapy had a significant impact on 5-year survival. Using an intent to treat (ITT) and a Per Protocol (PP) analysis, the overall 5-year RR was 1.26 (95% CI: 1.08-1.48; NNT = 17) and 1.31 (95% CI: 1.04-1.66; NNT = 13), respectively. Although the quality of the studies was variable, the data were consistent and no clear publication bias was found. Conclusion: This meta-analysis showed a statistically significant 5-year survival benefit with the addition of radiotherapy in patients with resectable gastric cancer. Radiotherapy remains a standard component in the treatment of resectable gastric cancer and new RCTs need to address the impact of new conformal radiotherapy technologies. © 2009 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

Survival after radiotherapy in gastric cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis / Vincenzo, Valentini; Francesco, Cellini; Bruce D., Minsky; Gian Carlo, Mattiucci; Mario, Balducci; Giuseppe, D'Agostino; Elisa, D'Angelo; Nicola, Dinapoli; Nicola, Nicolotti; Chiara, Valentini; LA TORRE, Giuseppe. - In: RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY. - ISSN 0167-8140. - 92:2(2009), pp. 176-183. [10.1016/j.radonc.2009.06.014]

Survival after radiotherapy in gastric cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis

LA TORRE, Giuseppe
2009

Abstract

Background and purpose: A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to assess the impact of radiotherapy on both 3- and 5-year survival in patients with resectable gastric cancer. Methods: Randomized Clinical Trials (RCTs) in which radiotherapy, (preoperative, postoperative and/or intraoperative), was compared with surgery alone or surgery plus chemotherapy in resectable gastric cancer were identified by searching web-based databases and supplemented by manual examination of reference lists. Meta-analysis was performed using Risk Ratios (RRs). Random or fixed effects models were used to combine data. The methodological quality was evaluated by Chalmers' score. Results: Radiotherapy had a significant impact on 5-year survival. Using an intent to treat (ITT) and a Per Protocol (PP) analysis, the overall 5-year RR was 1.26 (95% CI: 1.08-1.48; NNT = 17) and 1.31 (95% CI: 1.04-1.66; NNT = 13), respectively. Although the quality of the studies was variable, the data were consistent and no clear publication bias was found. Conclusion: This meta-analysis showed a statistically significant 5-year survival benefit with the addition of radiotherapy in patients with resectable gastric cancer. Radiotherapy remains a standard component in the treatment of resectable gastric cancer and new RCTs need to address the impact of new conformal radiotherapy technologies. © 2009 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
2009
gastric cancer; meta-analysis; radiotherapy; randomized clinical trial; systematic review
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Survival after radiotherapy in gastric cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis / Vincenzo, Valentini; Francesco, Cellini; Bruce D., Minsky; Gian Carlo, Mattiucci; Mario, Balducci; Giuseppe, D'Agostino; Elisa, D'Angelo; Nicola, Dinapoli; Nicola, Nicolotti; Chiara, Valentini; LA TORRE, Giuseppe. - In: RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY. - ISSN 0167-8140. - 92:2(2009), pp. 176-183. [10.1016/j.radonc.2009.06.014]
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