Long-Term Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Total Gastrectomy for Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer.

Key Points

• The study aims to compare the long-term oncologic outcomes of minimally invasive total gastrectomy versus open total gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer.
• Comparative analysis of minimally invasive total gastrectomy (MITG) and open total gastrectomy (OTG).
• Evaluation of long-term outcomes in patients with locally advanced gastric cancer.
• Review of previous studies to support conclusions.
• Discussion of the need for randomized trials for confirmation.
• MITG demonstrated comparable long-term oncologic outcomes to OTG.
• MITG appears to be an oncologically safe option for treatment.
• Findings suggest potential for broadening surgical options for patients with locally advanced gastric cancer.