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Meta-Analysis
. 2016 Mar 31;3(3):CD011389.
doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011389.pub2.

Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy for gastric cancer

Lawrence M J Best  1 , Muntzer Mughal, Kurinchi Selvan Gurusamy
Affiliations
Meta-Analysis

Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy for gastric cancer

Lawrence M J Best et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. .

Abstract

Background: Gastric cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related mortality in the world. Currently there are two surgical options for potentially curable patients (i.e. people with non-metastatic gastric cancer), laparoscopic and open gastrectomy. However, it is not clear whether one of these options is superior.

Objectives: To assess the benefits and harms of laparoscopic gastrectomy or laparoscopy-assisted gastrectomy versus open gastrectomy for people with gastric cancer. In particular, we planned to investigate the effects by patient groups, such as cancer stage, anaesthetic risk, and body mass index (BMI), and by intervention methods, such as method of anastomosis, type of gastrectomy and laparoscopic or laparoscopically-assisted gastrectomy.

Search methods: We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, EMBASE, Science Citation Index, ClinicalTrials.gov and the WHO ICTRP (World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform) until September 2015. We also screened reference lists from included trials.

Selection criteria: Two review authors independently selected references for further assessment by going through all titles and abstracts. Further selection was based on review of full text articles for selected references.

Data collection and analysis: Two review authors independently extracted study data. We calculated the risk ratio (RR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) for binary outcomes, the mean difference (MD) or the standardised mean difference (SMD) with 95% CI for continuous outcomes and the hazard ratio (HR) for time-to-event outcomes. We performed meta-analyses where it was meaningful.

Main results: In total, 2794 participants were randomised in 13 trials included in this review. All the trials were at unclear or high risk of bias. One trial (which included 53 participants) did not contribute any data to this review. A total of 213 participants were excluded in the remaining trials after randomisation, leaving a total of 2528 randomised participants for analysis, with 1288 undergoing laparoscopic gastrectomy and 1240 undergoing open gastrectomy. All the participants were suitable for major surgery.There was no difference in the proportion of participants who died within thirty days of treatment between laparoscopic gastrectomy (7/1188: adjusted proportion = 0.6% (based on meta-analysis)) and open gastrectomy (4/1447: 0.3%) (RR 1.60, 95% CI 0.50 to 5.10; risk difference 0.00, 95% CI -0.01 to 0.01; participants = 2335; studies = 11; I(2) = 0%; low quality evidence). There were no events in either group for short-term recurrence (participants = 103; studies = 3), proportion requiring blood transfusion (participants = 66; studies = 2), and proportion with positive margins at histopathology (participants = 28; studies = 1). None of the trials reported health-related quality of life, time to return to normal activity or time to return to work. The differences in long-term mortality (HR 0.94, 95% CI 0.70 to 1.25; participants = 195; studies = 3; I(2) = 0%; very low quality evidence), serious adverse events within three months (laparoscopic gastrectomy (7/216: adjusted proportion = 3.6%) versus open gastrectomy (13/216: 6%) (RR 0.60, 95% CI 0.27 to 1.34; participants = 432; studies = 8; I(2) = 0%; very low quality evidence), long-term recurrence (HR 0.95, 95% CI 0.70 to 1.30; participants = 162; studies = 4; very low quality evidence), adverse events within three months (laparoscopic gastrectomy (204/268: adjusted proportion = 16.1%) versus open gastrectomy (253/1222: 20.7%) (RR 0.78, 95% CI 0.60 to 1.01; participants = 2490; studies = 11; I(2) = 38%; very low quality evidence), quantity of perioperative blood transfused (SMD 0.05, 95% CI -0.27 to 0.38; participants = 143; studies = 2; I(2) = 0%; very low quality evidence), length of hospital stay (MD -1.82 days, 95% CI -3.72 to 0.07; participants = 319; studies = 6; I(2) = 83%; very low quality evidence), and number of lymph nodes harvested (MD -0.63, 95% CI -1.51 to 0.25; participants = 472; studies = 9; I(2) = 40%; very low quality evidence) were imprecise. There was no alteration in the interpretation of the results in any of the subgroups.

Authors' conclusions: Based on low quality evidence, there is no difference in short-term mortality between laparoscopic and open gastrectomy. Based on very low quality evidence, there is no evidence for any differences in short-term or long-term outcomes between laparoscopic and open gastrectomy. However, the data are sparse, and the confidence intervals were wide, suggesting that significant benefits or harms of laparoscopic gastrectomy cannot be ruled out. Several trials are currently being conducted and interim results of these trials have been included in this review. These trials need to perform intention-to-treat analysis to ensure that the results are reliable and report the results according to the CONSORT Statement.

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Conflict of interest statement

This report is independent research, funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR Cochrane Programme Grants, 13/89/03 ‐ Evidence‐based diagnosis and management of upper digestive, hepato‐biliary, and pancreatic disorders). The views expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the National Health Service (NHS), the National Institute for Health Research, or the Department of Health.

LMJB: none known.

MM: none known.

KSG: none known.

Figures

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Risk of bias graph: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item presented as percentages across all included studies.
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Risk of bias summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.
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Study flow diagram.
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1.1. Analysis
Comparison 1 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy, Outcome 1 Short‐term mortality.
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1.2. Analysis
Comparison 1 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy, Outcome 2 Long‐term mortality (maximal follow‐up).
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1.3. Analysis
Comparison 1 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy, Outcome 3 Proportion with a serious adverse event (< 3 months).
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1.4. Analysis
Comparison 1 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy, Outcome 4 Short‐term recurrence.
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1.5. Analysis
Comparison 1 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy, Outcome 5 Long‐term recurrence (maximal follow‐up).
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1.6. Analysis
Comparison 1 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy, Outcome 6 Proportion with an adverse event (< 3 months).
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1.7. Analysis
Comparison 1 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy, Outcome 7 Proportion requiring blood transfusion during or within a week of surgery.
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1.8. Analysis
Comparison 1 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy, Outcome 8 Quantity of perioperative blood transfused.
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1.9. Analysis
Comparison 1 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy, Outcome 9 Length of hospital stay.
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1.10. Analysis
Comparison 1 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy, Outcome 10 Proportion with positive resection margins at histopathological examination.
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1.11. Analysis
Comparison 1 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy, Outcome 11 Number of lymph nodes harvested.
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2.1. Analysis
Comparison 2 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy (subgroup analysis), Outcome 1 Short‐term mortality (stratified by early versus advanced cancer).
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2.2. Analysis
Comparison 2 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy (subgroup analysis), Outcome 2 Long‐term mortality (maximal follow‐up) (stratified by early versus advanced cancer).
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2.3. Analysis
Comparison 2 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy (subgroup analysis), Outcome 3 Proportion with a serious adverse event (< 3 months) (stratified by early versus advanced cancer).
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2.4. Analysis
Comparison 2 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy (subgroup analysis), Outcome 4 Short‐term mortality (stratified by type of gastrectomy).
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2.5. Analysis
Comparison 2 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy (subgroup analysis), Outcome 5 Long‐term mortality (maximal follow‐up) (stratified by type of gastrectomy).
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2.6. Analysis
Comparison 2 Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy (subgroup analysis), Outcome 6 Proportion with a serious adverse event (< 3 months) (stratified by type of gastrectomy).
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