Male Sex as a Risk Factor for Perioperative Morbidity and Recurrence Following Minimally Invasive Distal Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis | Synapse
March 2, 2026Open Access
Male Sex as a Risk Factor for Perioperative Morbidity and Recurrence Following Minimally Invasive Distal Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis
Key Points
This research aims to examine how male sex affects the risk of complications and cancer recurrence after minimally invasive distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
Utilized propensity score matching to balance male and female patient characteristics.
Analyzed data on complications and recurrence rates post-surgery.
Controlled for clinical and pathological factors.
Male patients had significantly higher rates of postoperative complications.
Men also experienced increased rates of cancer recurrence compared to women.
Findings indicate that sex is an important risk factor in surgical outcomes for gastric cancer.
Abstract
Male patients undergoing MIDG face significantly higher risks of postoperative complications and cancer recurrence than female patients, independent of baseline clinical and pathological factors.