Current Trends in Gastric Cancer Surgery and Postoperative Care

Area of Science:

• Surgical Oncology
• Gastroenterology

Background:

• Gastric cancer management has advanced, integrating minimally invasive, function-preserving, and fluorescence-guided surgical techniques.
• Laparoscopic and robotic gastrectomies offer comparable oncologic outcomes with enhanced recovery; individualized reconstruction improves quality of life.
• Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is increasingly supported for locally advanced gastric cancer, showing improved recurrence-free survival.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current evidence and trends in surgical and postoperative care for gastric cancer.
• To highlight the importance of standardized, evidence-based protocols and individualized patient care strategies.
• To emphasize optimizing patient survival and preserving postoperative quality of life.

Main Methods:

• Review of recent clinical trials and evidence in surgical and postoperative gastric cancer management.
• Analysis of trends in minimally invasive surgery, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and postoperative care strategies.
• Synthesis of data on managing nutritional deficiencies and functional syndromes post-gastrectomy.

Main Results:

• Minimally invasive surgeries (laparoscopic, robotic) provide comparable oncologic outcomes and better recovery.
• Neoadjuvant chemotherapy improves recurrence-free survival in locally advanced gastric cancer.
• Postoperative care emphasizes long-term management of nutritional issues and functional syndromes, alongside complication prevention.

Conclusions:

• Modern gastric cancer surgery integrates advanced techniques for improved outcomes and quality of life.
• Multidisciplinary care and structured protocols are essential for managing complications and optimizing long-term patient survival.
• Individualized patient care strategies are crucial for preserving quality of life after gastric cancer treatment.