Clinical Practice Guidelines for Gastric Cancer in Korea: An Evidence-Based Approach

• Published in: Journal of gastric cancer Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 87 - 104
• Main Authors: Lee, Jun Haeng, Kim, Jae G., Jung, Hye-Kyung, Kim, Jung Hoon, Jeong, Woo Kyoung, Jeon, Tae Joo, Kim, Joon Mee, Kim, Young Il, Ryu, Keun Won, Kong, Seong-Ho, Kim, Hyoung-Il, Jung, Hwoon-Yong, Kim, Yong Sik, Zang, Dae Young, Cho, Jae Yong, Park, Joon Oh, Lim, Do Hoon, Jung, Eun Sun, Ahn, Hyeong Sik, Kim, Hyun Jung
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) The Korean Gastric Cancer Association 01.06.2014; 대한위암학회
• Subjects: Special; 일반외과학; Multidisciplinary; Stomach neoplasms; Guidelines
• ISSN: 2093-582X; 2093-5641
• DOI: 10.5230/jgc.2014.14.2.87

Although gastric cancer is quite common in Korea, the treatment outcome is relatively favorable compared to those in western countries. However, there are currently no Korean multidisciplinary guidelines for gastric cancer. Experts from related societies developed guidelines de novo to meet Korean circumstances and requirements, including 23 recommendation statements for diagnosis (n=9) and treatment (n=14) based on relevant key questions. The quality of the evidence was rated according to the GRADE evidence evaluation framework: the evidence levels were based on a systematic review of the literature, and the recommendation grades were classified as either strong or weak. The applicability of the guidelines was considered to meet patients' view and preferences in the context of Korea. The topics of the guidelines cover diagnostic modalities (endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, and radiologic diagnosis), treatment modalities (surgery, therapeutic endoscopy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy), and pathologic evaluation. An external review of the guidelines was conducted during the finalization phase.