Stomach cancer treatment with laparoscopic stomach surgery

Laparoscopic surgery for stomach cancer is a traditional minimal-invasive treatment that effectively helps to decrease the number of complications. However, doctors always prescribe numerous lab tests and examinations to prepare for future surgery, evaluate the patient's conditions, and predict possible adverse effects. Patients receive general anesthesia before the start of surgery. Afterward, surgeons pump gas inside the abdomen, make small (up to 1,5 cm) incisions on the skin, and insert a tiny digital camera and surgical instruments. The camera helps to acquire visual control over the process while doctors remove a part of the stomach or the whole organ with surgical instruments. They also carefully examine all the surrounding tissues and organs and remove them in case of any issues. Finally, surgeons extract their tools and put small dressings on the incisions. Due to low tissue damage during this type of surgery, it is more suitable for many patients. At the same time, open surgery makes evaluating possible metastatic lesions or other problems more manageable. So, previous examinations and consultations with a surgeon should be the main factors that will help the patient to decide on the best treatment option.