Plain-English translation of NCT06202105 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether laparoscopic total gastrectomy—a minimally invasive surgical approach using small incisions and a camera—works as well as traditional open surgery for removing the entire stomach in patients with advanced gastric cancer. Both approaches involve removing the stomach and surrounding lymph nodes, but the laparoscopic method uses smaller incisions, which may mean less pain and faster recovery. Researchers want to know if this newer technique is safe and effective for advanced cases.
While the laparoscopic approach has been proven helpful for early-stage stomach cancer, it hasn't been thoroughly tested for advanced cases due to technical challenges. Most stomach cancers in low- and middle-income countries like Vietnam are diagnosed at an advanced stage, so this trial aims to provide clear evidence about whether the minimally invasive surgery is safe and works as well as traditional open surgery for these more complex cases.
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If you join this trial, you will be randomly assigned to receive either laparoscopic total gastrectomy or traditional open total gastrectomy for stomach cancer removal. Both surgeries remove your entire stomach and nearby lymph nodes, but they differ in how the surgeon accesses your abdomen. Researchers will track your recovery, surgical outcomes, and long-term survival to compare how well each approach works for advanced gastric cancer.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 7, 2026 · Not medical advice
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