Published online Jul 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i7.1405
Peer-review started: March 14, 2023
First decision: April 7, 2023
Revised: April 20, 2023
Accepted: June 2, 2023
Article in press: June 2, 2023
Published online: July 27, 2023
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Core Tip: Laparoscopic radical gastrectomy is a common operation for the treatment of gastric cancer (GC) with minimally invasive and rapid recovery. However, high pneumoperitoneum pressure during laparoscopic surgery has an adverse effect on the perioperative outcome of patients, especially in elderly patients. Deep muscle relaxation has been proved to improve the conditions of abdominal surgery and reduce postoperative pain, but it is still unclear whether deep muscle relaxation combined with low pneumoperitoneum pressure is effective in laparoscopic radical resection of GC in the elderly. In this study, we analyzed the role of deep muscle relaxation combined with low pneumoperitoneum pressure in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for GC and its effect on inflammation, in order to provide a reference for clinicians to choose treatment options.