This randomized study will evaluate whether protein-enriched parenteral nutrition improves early postoperative recovery in patients undergoing gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Participants will be assigned to receive either protein-enriched parenteral nutrition or standard parenteral nutrition during the perioperative period. The primary outcome is nitrogen balance on postoperative day 5. Secondary outcomes include postoperative complications, recovery of oral intake, and short-term changes in nutritional status and body composition.
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Nitrogen Balance
Timeframe: Postoperative Day 5 (POD 5)