{"id":2025,"date":"2026-04-07T08:51:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drabhishekaggarwal.com\/stomach-cancer-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:02:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:02:01","slug":"stomach-cancer-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drabhishekaggarwal.com\/?page_id=2025","title":{"rendered":"Stomach Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\nhtml body .ast-container,html body .site-content>.ast-container,html body .site-content{padding:0!important;max-width:none!important;margin:0 auto!important}\nhtml body .site-content .entry-content,html body .site-content article,html body .site-content .ast-article-single,html body #primary,html body .ast-primary{padding:0!important;margin:0!important;border:0!important;background:transparent!important}\nhtml body .ast-single-post-order{padding:0!important;margin:0!important}\nhtml body .entry-header,html body .ast-single-post-header,html body header.entry-header,html body .ast-banner-title-visibility,html body .ast-archive-description{display:none!important;padding:0!important;margin:0!important}\nhtml body .site-content{padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important}\nhtml body .site-footer{margin-top:0!important}\n.dra-final-cta .final-inner{max-width:980px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:220px 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;text-align:left}\n.dra-final-cta .final-img img{width:220px;height:220px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);box-shadow:0 24px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.5);display:block}\n.dra-final-cta .final-text h2{text-align:left;margin:0 0 12px}\n.dra-final-cta .final-text p{text-align:left;margin:0 0 20px;max-width:none}\n.dra-final-cta .final-text .credline{display:inline-flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:18px}\n.dra-final-cta .final-text .credline span{background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);color:#fff;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600}\n@media(max-width:760px){.dra-final-cta .final-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}.dra-final-cta .final-img img{margin:0 auto}.dra-final-cta .final-text h2,.dra-final-cta .final-text p{text-align:center}}\n<\/style>\n<style>\n.ast-container,.site-content>.ast-container{padding:0!important;max-width:none!important}\n.site-content .entry-content{margin:0!important;padding:0!important}\n.ast-article-single{padding:0!important;margin:0!important;border:0!important}\n.site-content{padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important}\n.site-footer{margin-top:0!important}\n.entry-header,.ast-single-post-header,header.entry-header,.ast-banner-title-visibility{display:none!important}\n.dra-page{font-family:-apple-system,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;color:#1a2540;line-height:1.7}\n.dra-page *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.dra-hero{position:relative;width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 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It is the 5th most common cancer worldwide and often presents late because early symptoms are vague. Early diagnosis and expert surgical management dramatically improve survival.<\/p><p>Dr. Abhishek Aggarwal specialises in curative stomach cancer surgery \u2014 including total and subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy, robotic and laparoscopic gastrectomy, and complex multi-organ resections when cancer has spread locally.<\/p><h2>Signs &#038; Symptoms<\/h2><ul><li>Persistent indigestion, bloating, or heartburn<\/li><li>Unintentional weight loss and loss of appetite<\/li><li>Early satiety (feeling full after a small meal)<\/li><li>Vomiting (sometimes with blood) or black stools<\/li><li>Abdominal pain or discomfort<\/li><li>Fatigue and unexplained anaemia<\/li><\/ul><h2>Treatment Approach<\/h2><p>Treatment depends on stage. Early cancers may be cured by surgery alone; locally advanced tumours typically require perioperative chemotherapy plus surgery (FLOT regimen). Dr. Abhishek personally plans each case with medical and radiation oncologists for a fully integrated approach.<\/p><div class=\"dra-facts\"><div class=\"fact\"><span class=\"n\">5th<\/span><span class=\"l\">Most common cancer globally<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span class=\"n\">D2<\/span><span class=\"l\">Gold-standard lymphadenectomy<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span class=\"n\">Robotic<\/span><span class=\"l\">Minimally invasive option<\/span><\/div><div class=\"fact\"><span class=\"n\">FLOT<\/span><span class=\"l\">Modern chemo regimen<\/span><\/div><\/div><figure class=\"dra-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drabhishekaggarwal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Infographic-1-Stomach-Cancer-Stages.jpg\" alt=\"Stomach Cancer \u2014 clinical infographic by Dr. Abhishek Aggarwal\"><figcaption>Infographic: Stomach Cancer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><section class=\"dra-faq\"><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><p class=\"sub\">Answers to the most common questions about Stomach Cancer.<\/p><details><summary>What is the survival rate for stomach cancer after surgery?<\/summary><p>Survival depends on stage at diagnosis. Stage I cancers treated with curative surgery have 5-year survival rates of 70\u201390%. Stage II is around 50\u201360%, while locally advanced disease with modern chemotherapy plus surgery achieves 30\u201350%. Early diagnosis is the single most important factor.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is robotic or laparoscopic gastrectomy as effective as open surgery?<\/summary><p>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.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Do I need chemotherapy before or after surgery?<\/summary><p>For locally advanced gastric cancer, perioperative chemotherapy (FLOT regimen) is the current standard \u2014 typically 4 cycles before and 4 cycles after surgery. Very early cancers may be treated with surgery alone.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What is D2 lymphadenectomy and why is it important?<\/summary><p>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.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How long is the hospital stay after gastrectomy?<\/summary><p>Typically 5\u20137 days after laparoscopic or robotic gastrectomy, and 7\u201310 days after open surgery. Full recovery to normal activities usually takes 4\u20136 weeks.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Will I be able to eat normally after stomach removal?<\/summary><p>After total gastrectomy, you will need to eat smaller, more frequent meals (6\u20138 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.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What causes stomach cancer?<\/summary><p>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.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can stomach cancer be detected early?<\/summary><p>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.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What is the cost of stomach cancer surgery in India?<\/summary><p>Cost varies by hospital and technique. Laparoscopic gastrectomy at a top Delhi centre typically ranges \u20b93\u20135 lakh; robotic surgery \u20b94\u20137 lakh. Dr. Abhishek provides transparent estimates and can help with insurance pre-authorisation.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How do I get a second opinion from Dr. Abhishek?<\/summary><p>Simply send your reports (endoscopy, biopsy, CT scan) through the contact form. 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