Gastrectomy Reduces Long-Term Cardiovascular Risks for Gastric Cancer Survivors

Gastrectomy significantly lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases and obesity-related cancers compared to endoscopic resection in gastric cancer survivors. An analysis of 74,367 matched patients revealed that those who underwent gastrectomy experienced fewer major adverse cardiovascular events, lower incidences of conditions like hypertension and ischemic heart disease, and decreased death rates from obesity-related cancers. However, they face a heightened risk of respiratory disease mortality. Annual medical costs for diabetes and hypertension were also lower in these patients.