Abstract: Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide. In our country, the majority of patients are diagnosed with GC at alocally advanced stage. Fortunately, clinical studies have demonstrated that minimally invasive radical gastrectomy, particularly laparoscopic surgery, is just as effective as traditional open surgery in terms of both short- and long-term outcomes. Consequently, minimally invasive surgery has become the primary surgical approach for patients with locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC). Advancements in surgical techniques and technologies are enabling even more precise and minimally invasive approaches to GC surgery. Based on recent domestic and international studies, this study aimed to review and elaborate on the development of minimally invasive surgery for LAGC.