To view the full text, please login as a subscribed user or purchase a subscription. Click here to view the full text on ScienceDirect. Introduction: Nodal disease in Gastro-Oesophageal cancer is associated with poor survival. However, whether the absolute number of involved nodes or the ratio of positive nodes to total nodes are the most important determinant of survival is unclear. The aim of this study is to if there is a critical of lymph node involvement determining survival.