Fig. 2

Forest plot between laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) and open gastrectomy (G) group on intraoperative complications, postoperative complications, and perioperative mortality. a Intraoperative complication. b Overall postoperative complications. c Severe postoperative complications. d Perioperative mortality. e Surgical site complications. f Intra-abdominal bleeding. g Intestinal obstruction and ileus. h Intra-abdominal fluid collection. i Anastomotic leakage. j Anastomotic stenosis. k Chyle leak. l Pulmonary complications. m Delayed gastric emptying. n Abdominal infections/abscess. o Pancreatic leakage. p Urinary tract infection. q Cardiac complications. r Renal complications. s Wound dehiscence/hernia