Survival depends on stage at diagnosis. Stage I cancers treated with curative surgery have 5-year survival rates of 70–90%. Stage II is around 50–60%, while locally advanced disease with modern chemotherapy plus surgery achieves 30–50%. Early diagnosis is the single most important factor.

Yes. Multiple international trials (KLASS, JLSSG, STOMACH) confirm that minimally invasive gastrectomy performed by experienced surgeons achieves the same oncologic outcomes as open surgery, with less pain, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays.

For locally advanced gastric cancer, perioperative chemotherapy (FLOT regimen) is the current standard — typically 4 cycles before and 4 cycles after surgery. Very early cancers may be treated with surgery alone.

D2 lymphadenectomy means removing all lymph nodes along the major arteries supplying the stomach. It is the gold standard for gastric cancer surgery and is associated with significantly better long-term survival when performed by a specialist.

Typically 5–7 days after laparoscopic or robotic gastrectomy, and 7–10 days after open surgery. Full recovery to normal activities usually takes 4–6 weeks.

After total gastrectomy, you will need to eat smaller, more frequent meals (6–8 per day initially). Most patients return to near-normal eating and maintain a healthy weight within 6 months. A dedicated dietitian guides you through the transition.

Risk factors include H. pylori infection (most important), smoking, high intake of salted/smoked foods, family history, pernicious anaemia, previous stomach surgery, and certain inherited conditions like hereditary diffuse gastric cancer.

In countries with screening programs (Japan, Korea), endoscopy can detect early cancers. In India there is no routine screening, so anyone with persistent dyspepsia over age 40 should have an upper endoscopy to rule out cancer.

Cost varies by hospital and technique. Laparoscopic gastrectomy at a top Delhi centre typically ranges ₹3–5 lakh; robotic surgery ₹4–7 lakh. Dr. Abhishek provides transparent estimates and can help with insurance pre-authorisation.

Simply send your reports (endoscopy, biopsy, CT scan) through the contact form. Dr. Abhishek personally reviews every case and responds within 24–48 hours with a detailed opinion — free of charge.