Malnutrition, common among gastric cancer patients, can be improved with nutritional support after gastrectomy. Total gastrectomy poses significant challenges, but function-preserving surgeries show promise. Effective nutritional screening and support enhance outcomes, including reduced complications and improved quality of life. Preoperative interventions vary in effectiveness, while postoperative support consistently benefits patients. Enteral nutrition is effective for gastric outlet obstruction, while oral nutrition supplements and parenteral nutrition help maintain weight and improve biomarkers. This review stresses the importance of nutritional support in improving outcomes for gastric cancer patients post-gastrectomy.
Review by Kang MK and Lee HJ in Ann Gastroenterol Surg
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