The Claim

Patients receiving structured digital nutritional care after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer have a 47% lower risk of postoperative complications and a 58% lower risk of nutrition-related readmissions compared to patients receiving standard care, with a number needed to treat of approximately 6 to prevent one complication and 7 to prevent one readmission.

Source: Structured proactive nutritional care delivered via a digital follow-up platform is associated with better postoperative outcomes in gastric cancer patients after radical gastrectomy

What the research says

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In plain English

After surgery to remove the stomach for gastric cancer, patients who receive structured digital nutritional care have 47% fewer postoperative complications and 58% fewer readmissions due to nutrition problems than those who receive standard care.

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Patients receiving structured digital nutritional care after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer experience 47% lower risk of postoperative complications and 58% lower risk of nutrition-related readmissions compared to those receiving standard care, with a number needed to treat of approximately 6 to prevent one complication and 7 to prevent one readmission.

Why this might work

A digital system tracks weight, food intake, and blood markers after stomach surgery. When it detects early signs of malnutrition, it triggers fast nutritional support. This ensures the body gets enough protein to stop muscle loss and reduce inflammation. With more muscle and less inflammation, the body handles stress better, recovers faster, and avoids infections or organ failures that lead to hospital readmissions.

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What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Structured proactive nutritional care delivered via a digital follow-up platform is associated with better postoperative outcomes in gastric cancer patients after radical gastrectomy

    Patients who got digital check-ins and personalized nutrition advice after stomach cancer surgery had almost half as many problems and hospital visits as those who got regular care. The study proves this digital approach works better.

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