Laparoscopic gastrectomy is widely accepted

especially in patients with early gastric cancer. It is technically complex and difficult

including separation of a wide range of tissues

radical dissection of lymph nodes and reconstruction of digestive tract. The complications of laparoscopic gastrectomy are getting more and more attention. This article summarized the complications of laparoscopic gastrectomy and their prevention and treatment strategies. Occurrence of complications is associated with operative skills and proficiency of surgeon. Full awareness of the reason and management of intra- and post-operative complications

improvement of surgical skills and correct surgical procedure may reduce the occurrence of complications in laparoscopic gastrectomy.