Gastric Cancer Surgery

Gastric cancer surgery is a critical treatment for gastric (stomach) cancer, a disease where malignant cells form in the stomach lining, leading to symptoms like persistent indigestion, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, unexplained weight loss, and difficulty swallowing. The surgery involves removing part or all of the stomach (gastrectomy), depending on the cancer's stage and location, as well as nearby lymph nodes to prevent the spread of the disease and to define the stage of the disease, and reconstruction of the stomach. Utilizing the minimally invasive DaVinci XI surgical system, surgeons can perform this complex procedure with greater precision and control through small incisions, reducing the risk of complications, minimizing scarring, and facilitating a quicker recovery. This advanced technique often results in less pain and a shorter hospital stay, allowing patients to return to their normal lives more swiftly.