Laparoscopic Gastric Cancer Surgery

Minimally invasive gastrectomy with precision tumor removal.

About This Procedure

Laparoscopic gastrectomy removes the cancerous stomach portion with adequate lymph node clearance — oncological outcomes equivalent to open surgery with faster recovery.

Hospital stay: 5–7 days (vs. 10–14 open) • D2 lymphadenectomy for complete staging

What to Expect

Types of Gastrectomy

Distal gastrectomy (LADG) — lower stomach cancers
Total gastrectomy — proximal or diffuse cancers
Proximal gastrectomy — early cardia cancers
EMR/ESD — very early T1a cancers (no gastrectomy needed)
Roux-en-Y reconstruction after total gastrectomy

Lymph Node Dissection

D2 lymphadenectomy — standard for advanced cancer
Minimum 15 lymph nodes harvested for staging
Magnified view for precise vascular dissection
Preserves pancreas, spleen, major vessels
Less blood loss than open approach

Recovery & Follow-Up

Oral intake begins day 2–3
Hospital stay: 5–7 days (vs. 10–14 open)
Vitamin B12 injections if total gastrectomy
Iron & calcium supplementation
Regular endoscopy & CT follow-up

Why Choose Dr. Wadhawan for Gastric Cancer Surgery

Equivalent oncological outcomes to open

D2 lymphadenectomy for complete staging

Faster recovery (5–7 day stay)

EMR/ESD for very early cancers

Multi-disciplinary cancer care

Comprehensive nutritional follow-up

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Expert laparoscopic gastric cancer surgery with multi-disciplinary cancer care at Max Hospital, Dwarka.

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