Table 4. Causes of death after surgery in gastric cancer patients with ESRD.
| Cause of death | OG (n=8) | LG (n=6) |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric cancer | 2 | 2 |
| Renal failure | 5 | 4 |
| Other malignancy | 1* | 0 |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 |
ESRD = end-stage renal disease; OG = open gastrectomy; LG = laparoscopic gastrectomy.
*Prostate cancer.