Combined treatment of gastric cancer using minimally invasive technologies

Gastric cancer treatment is one of the most complex and evolving fields in oncology and surgery. Although surgery remains the primary treatment option, global research indicates that a multimodal approach, including perioperative chemotherapy, significantly improves long-term outcomes for patients with locally advanced gastric cancer. However, the choice of the optimal surgical technique remains a matter of debate. Modern trends in gastric cancer surgery emphasize the use of minimally invasive techniques. Studies suggest that minimally invasive surgery reduces surgical trauma, leading to less blood loss, fewer wound complications, faster postoperative recovery, and an earlier start of chemotherapy. Laparoscopic surgery has already become the standard approach for early-stage gastric cancer. However, the role of robot-assisted techniques in gastric cancer treatment has yet to be fully defined. This study aims to explore the advantages and limitations of robotic surgery in gastric cancer treatment as part of a multidisciplinary therapeutic strategy, based on a systematic review of global literature.