The value of robot-assisted gastrectomy in the treatment of gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

The value of robot-assisted gastrectomy in the treatment of gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • By

  • Lei Chen

  • Qian Wang

  • Wanbin He

  • Yonghong Wang

  • Yaping Li

  • Jie Dan

  • June 9, 2026

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    Robot-assisted gastrectomy (RG) shows advantages over open gastrectomy (OG) in terms of reduced blood loss and shorter hospital stays.

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    RG has a longer operative time compared to OG, but it results in a lower postoperative complication rate and a higher R0 resection rate.

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    The systematic review included 17 studies with 31,573 patients, providing a comprehensive comparison of RG and OG outcomes.

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    No significant differences were found in lymph node retrieval, positive lymph nodes, postoperative mortality, or 5-year survival rates between RG and OG.

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    RG is recommended for proficient robotic surgery centers, emphasizing the need for future studies on long-term outcomes and quality of life.

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The value of robot-assisted gastrectomy in the treatment of gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • by Lei Chen, Qian Wang, Wanbin He, Yonghong Wang, Yaping Li, Jie Dan

  • June 9, 2026

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