May 31, 2023 – Optimal minimally invasive surgery for gastric cancer: Robotic versus laparoscopic techniques

Gastric cancer ranks as the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide and the third in China. The overall five-year survival rate stands at approximately 20%. Radical gastrectomy has emerged as a prominent approach in the comprehensive treatment of gastric cancer, aiming to achieve a cure. Over time, advancements in clinical research have led to the evolution of gastric cancer surgery, transitioning from open surgery to laparoscopic surgery and subsequently to robotic surgery.