Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	110668
Country	Qatar

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Survival outcomes after laparoscopic gastric cancer surgery: The need for stage-specific insights
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Richard Shamoon and Abdulqadir J Nashwan
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Corresponding Author	Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Department of Nursing, Hamad Medical Corporation, Al Sadd St, Doha 3050, Qatar. anashwan@hamad.qa
Key Words	Primary gastric cancer; Laparoscopic surgery; Risk stratification; Survival factors; Personalized care; Adjuvant therapy; Multidisciplinary care
Core Tip	Identifying key factors that influence survival after laparoscopic surgery for primary gastric cancer is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes. Moving forward, adopting a more individualized, multidisciplinary approach, risk stratification, and the integration of emerging therapies may further enhance survival and quality of life in these patients.
Citation	Shamoon R, Nashwan AJ. Survival outcomes after laparoscopic gastric cancer surgery: The need for stage-specific insights. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; In press

Received	2025-06-12 03:52
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-12 03:53
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Return for Revision	2025-07-01 03:35
Revised	2025-07-10 18:43
Second Decision	2025-08-11 02:49
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-08-13 10:12
Articles in Press	2025-08-13 10:12
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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