“…Furthermore, the effect of perioperative blood transfusions and infectious complications on inflammatory activation and long-term survival following gastric cancer resection is a topic of significant importance. Noelia Puértolas and colleagues look into this critical aspect of gastric cancer management, highlighting the complex interplay between surgical procedures, immune response, and patient prognosis [ 7 ]. Their research underscores the need for a comprehensive understanding of the impact of perioperative factors on inflammatory markers and disease-free survival.…”