Keyhole surgery for stomach cancer may get you home sooner

NCT ID NCT02248519

First seen Feb 21, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study compared two surgical methods for stomach cancer: laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery and open surgery. The goal was to see if keyhole surgery leads to a shorter hospital stay and fewer complications. 210 adults with resectable stomach cancer took part. Results will help doctors choose the best approach for recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Academic Medical Center

    Amsterdam, 1105 AZ, Netherlands

  • Catharina Hospital

    Eindhoven, 5623 EJ, Netherlands

  • Erasmus Medical Center

    Rotterdam, 3015 CE, Netherlands

  • Gelre Hospital

    Apeldoorn, Netherlands

  • Leiden University Medical Center

    Leiden, 2333 ZA, Netherlands

  • Meander Medical Center

    Amersfoort, Netherlands

  • University Medical Center Utrecht

    Utrecht, 3584 CX, Netherlands

  • VU University Medical Center

    Amsterdam, 1081 HZ, Netherlands

  • Zorggroep Twente Almelo

    Almelo, Netherlands

  • Zuyderland Medical Center

    Sittard-Geleen, 6162 BG, Netherlands

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