A multicenter analysis compares complication rates and survival in gastric cancer patients undergoing different surgical techniques, suggesting safety for laparoscopic methods.
Key Points
The study aims to evaluate outcomes and complications of laparoscopic versus open total gastrectomy in stage 0–I gastric cancer.
Conducted a multicenter retrospective analysis
Compared surgical outcomes of laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) and open total gastrectomy (OTG)
Evaluated complication rates and long-term survival between the two techniques
LTG shows a similar overall complication rate compared to OTG
LTG reduces the incidence of OTG-related complications
No increased risk of LTG-related complications was observed