Assessing the Efficacy of Laparoscopic Surgery in the Treatment of Gastric Tumors
Sahal M. Ali, Ashraf S. Muhammad, Karrar I. MahmoodAbstract
Background:
Gastric cancer is ranked as the fifth most prevalent malignancy and the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally. Recently, laparoscopic gastrectomy has gained widespread recognition and acceptance as a surgical approach for gastric cancer, supported by randomized controlled trials emphasizing its advantages and safety. By comprehensive analysis, we seek to contribute to the existing body of knowledge on laparoscopic surgery and its implications for managing gastric cancer.
Objectives:
This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of laparoscopic surgery for gastric tumors in Iraqi patients and identify any complications arising from the procedure.
Materials and Methods:
A surgical approach was employed to remove stomach tumors based on their visual appearance in patients. A sample of 30 patients, aged between 40 and 70, was collected from multiple hospitals from March 1, 2022, to August 1, 2023.
Results:
Thirty patients (63.3% male and 36.6% female) were randomly selected. The 1-year overall survival rate in patients with advanced gastric cancer was determined. The mean ± standard deviation (SD) tumor size was found to be 3.1 cm ± 1.1 cm, with an average ± SD of 16.7 ± 3.3 lymph nodes dissected. Mortality was observed in two patients, accounting for 6.6% of the study population.
Conclusion:
Laparoscopic surgery exhibited several advantages over open surgery, including shorter recovery times, reduced complication rates, and shorter hospital stays. Furthermore, no significant differences were observed regarding complication occurrence between the two surgical approaches.