Gastric Cancer Center, VHS Medical Center

1. 01We offer state-of-the-art gastric cancer treatments.

   To promote patient recovery, conventional open surgery is rarely performed. Instead, the center safely implements advanced gastric cancer treatments tailored to elderly patients, including robotic surgery, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, and endoscopic submucosal dissection.

2. 02We prioritize outpatient and inpatient care for our cancer patients.

   While all medical conditions require timely care, cancer in particular demands rapid diagnosis and treatment. Dedicated outpatient hours and inpatient rooms for cancer patients are provided to ensure prompt care. For elderly patients, all necessary tests are conducted during a single hospital stay, allowing surgery or procedures to be completed without multiple hospital visits. The center also avoids unnecessary duplication by not repeating tests that have already been performed at another hospital.

3. 03We provide safe preoperative management for elderly patients and those with chronic conditions.

   Not only the surgery or endoscopic procedure itself, but also underlying conditions that may affect general anesthesia, can significantly impact postoperative outcomes. Multiple specialists with extensive experience in treating elderly patients conduct multidisciplinary preoperative and interoperative consultations to ensure the best possible surgical and procedural outcomes.

4. 04We offer postoperative education for returning to daily life.

   Equally important as the surgical or procedural outcome is how well patients return to their daily lives after discharge. Gastric cancer surgeons, oncology-specialized nurses, and clinical nutritionists provide structured education on understanding gastric cancer, postoperative care, diet management, stress management, and daily life guidance to help patients maintain a healthy life after discharge.