Factors for Predicting Morbidity and Mortality of Gastric Cancer Patients After Laparoscopic Surgery: A Retrospective Study

Background/Objectives: Gastric cancer is a major global health concern and a leading cause of cancer-related death. While surgical resection remains the cornerstone of curative treatment, postoperative morbidity and mortality are significant issues. This study aimed to identify factors associated wi...

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Published in:Gastrointestinal disorders (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2025-01, Vol.7 (1), p.10
Main Authors: Olmo, Juan Carlos Martín-del, López-Mestanza, Cristina, Trujillo Díaz, Jean Carlo, Vaquero-Puerta, Carlos, Concejo-Cutoli, Pilar, Gómez-López, Juan Ramón
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Summary:Background/Objectives: Gastric cancer is a major global health concern and a leading cause of cancer-related death. While surgical resection remains the cornerstone of curative treatment, postoperative morbidity and mortality are significant issues. This study aimed to identify factors associated with postoperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric adenocarcinoma. Results: The median age was 73 years. Eighteen total gastrectomies (15%) and eighty-eight subtotal gastrectomies (66.6%) were performed. Major complications (Clavien-Dindo ≥ III) occurred in 22.3% of patients, and the hospital mortality rate was 7.5%. Independent predictors of morbidity included anemia (OR 2.49, p = 0.047), extended lymphadenectomy (OR 5.09, p = 0.002), and conversion to open surgery (OR 9.40, p = 0.031). Coagulopathy was a significant predictor of mortality (OR 5.01, p = 0.049). Methods: A retrospective, single-center observational study was conducted on 120 patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery between January 2004 and December 2022. Preoperative assessments included endoscopy, imaging, and staging according to the TNM classification. Risk factors were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression. Conclusions: Laparoscopic gastrectomy is a technically challenging procedure with substantial risks of morbidity and mortality. Identifying modifiable risk factors, such as anemia and coagulopathy, provides opportunities for improved outcomes through preoperative prehabilitation and optimized patient selection.
ISSN:2624-5647
2624-5647
DOI:10.3390/gidisord7010010