Title: Convenient method to improve efficiency of lymph node examination after gastrectomy
with D2 lymphadenectomy for gastric cancer
Version: 2 Date: 25 Oct 2023
Reviewer's report:
Basically well written.
Regarding the statement “The greater the number of LNs examined, the better the resulting post-
gastrectomy survival in patients with T1-3N0-1 gastric cancer”.
I think this has two meanings; 1. The quality of the surgery was high (proof that the lymph node
dissection was done well) and 2.  dissected lymph nodes were thoroughly searched and accurate
diagnosis was made postoperatively.
The current research is considered to be aimed at improving 2. Therefore, these two things should
be discussed separately.
Title: Convenient method to improve efficiency of lymph node examination after gastrectomy
with D2 lymphadenectomy for gastric cancer
Version: 2 Date: 25 Oct 2023
Reviewer's report:
Basically well written.
Regarding the statement “The greater the number of LNs examined, the better the resulting post-
gastrectomy survival in patients with T1-3N0-1 gastric cancer”.
I think this has two meanings; 1. The quality of the surgery was high (proof that the lymph node
dissection was done well) and 2.  dissected lymph nodes were thoroughly searched and accurate
diagnosis was made postoperatively.
The current research is considered to be aimed at improving 2. Therefore, these two things should
be discussed separately.
Please review this paper.
user
Title: Convenient method to improve efficiency of lymph node examination after gastrectomy
with D2 lymphadenectomy for gastric cancer
Version: 2 Date: 25 Oct 2023
Reviewer's report:
Basically well written.
Regarding the statement “The greater the number of LNs examined, the better the resulting post-
gastrectomy survival in patients with T1-3N0-1 gastric cancer”.
I think this has two meanings; 1. The quality of the surgery was high (proof that the lymph node
dissection was done well) and 2.  dissected lymph nodes were thoroughly searched and accurate
diagnosis was made postoperatively.
The current research is considered to be aimed at improving 2. Therefore, these two things should
be discussed separately.
assistant