Smaller incisions, big hopes: new surgery for stomach cancer under trial

NCT ID NCT05076279

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether a newer, less invasive type of stomach cancer surgery (using just one or a few small cuts) is as safe and effective as the standard approach. The trial involves 108 people with advanced stomach cancer who need their stomach partially removed. The main goal is to see if the surgery can remove enough lymph nodes while causing fewer side effects and improving recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

single or reduced ports laparoscopic gastrectomy (surgical procedure)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a less invasive surgical option for advanced gastric cancer, potentially leading to faster recovery and fewer complications.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 108 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The surgery is complex and carries standard surgical risks like infection or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastric adenocarcinoma gastric cancer gastric neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

    Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13620, South Korea