Follow-up Loss After Curative Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: Incidence, Contributing Factors, and Survival Impact

Key Points

• The study aims to determine the incidence of follow-up loss after curative gastrectomy for gastric cancer and its effects on survival.
• Analyzed patient data post-curative gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
• Identified factors contributing to follow-up loss such as age and familial support.
• Assessed the impact of follow-up loss on overall survival rates in different patient stages.
• Older age and absence of familial support were significant factors for follow-up loss.
• Total gastrectomy correlated with higher rates of follow-up loss.
• Follow-up loss was linked to poorer overall survival, especially in stage I patients.