Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	117809
Country	China

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Clinical comparison of laparoscopic vs open distal gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer: Perioperative safety, recovery, and survival
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Chun-Peng Pan, Chi-Hao Zhang, Shou-Lian Wang, Xiao-Chun Ni, Hai-Bo Wang and Ji-Wei Yu
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Corresponding Author	Ji-Wei Yu, Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200011, China. jenniferyu919@126.com
Key Words	Totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy; Open distal gastrectomy; Peri-operative safety; Functional recovery; Gastric cancer; Survival outcomes
Core Tip	This study demonstrates that totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer provides short-term benefits over open distal gastrectomy, including reduced trauma, less blood loss, faster functional recovery, and lower pain scores, while achieving equivalent mid-term oncological outcomes. The 3-year overall survival and recurrence-free survival rates were comparable between the two techniques. Totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy is a safe and effective minimally invasive alternative that does not compromise cancer control.
Citation	Pan CP, Zhang CH, Wang SL, Ni XC, Wang HB, Yu JW. Clinical comparison of laparoscopic vs open distal gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer: Perioperative safety, recovery, and survival. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-09 09:56
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-09 09:57
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-19 07:26
Return for Revision	2026-01-19 07:26
Revised	2026-01-27 02:23
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-01-28 10:42
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-25 02:40
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-25 03:09
Articles in Press	2026-02-25 03:09
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