Robotic vs laparoscopic stomach-removal surgery for stomach cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares robotic and laparoscopic surgery to remove the whole stomach for certain “locally advanced” cancers in the middle or upper stomach. It aims to see which approach is safer and more effective, including how completely the cancer can be removed.
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Who can take part
- You’re age 18 to 75.
- Your stomach cancer diagnosis is middle or upper stomach adenocarcinoma confirmed by endoscopy biopsy.
- Your scans show tumor stage CT2–4A, lymph node involvement is N- or N+, and no spread to distant organs (M0).
- Doctors must be able to remove the cancer completely with total stomach removal and D2 lymph node dissection (an R0 resection).
- You’re generally well enough for surgery (ASA I to III) and can sign informed consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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