How long will it take for recurrence after total gastrectomy for residual gastric cancer

How long does it take for gastric stump cancer to recur after total gastrectomy? The longer the time after subtotal gastrectomy, the higher the incidence of gastric stump cancer. It is generally believed to be within 10 to 20 years. Some people also believe that as long as patients who have undergone subtotal gastrectomy survive long enough, they will inevitably develop gastric stump cancer.

The longer the time after subtotal gastrectomy, the higher the incidence of gastric stump cancer. It is generally believed that it is mostly in the period of 10 to 20 years. Some people also believe that as long as the survival time of patients who have undergone subtotal gastrectomy is long enough, they will inevitably develop gastric stump cancer. In particular, the risk of cancer is greatly increased for those who have undergone subtotal gastrectomy for more than 10 years. In addition, the age at the time of the first surgery also has a certain impact on the occurrence of the disease. The older the age at the first surgery, the shorter the interval between canceration.

According to data, the incidence of gastric stump cancer is very low within 15 years after gastric surgery. After 15 years, the incidence increases significantly. 20 years after surgery, the incidence of gastric stump cancer is 6 to 7 times higher than that of the general population. Diagnosis of gastric stump cancer is not difficult. Fiber gastroscopy and biopsy can initially reveal the location and nature of the disease, but early diagnosis is not easy. The clinical symptoms of gastric stump cancer are non-specific. Through years of research, it is determined that regular gastroscopy should be performed 5 years after the first subtotal gastrectomy. The incidence rate increases with time, and most cases occur 10-15 years after surgery.