Objective To evaluate the feasibility,safety and therapeutic efficacy of laparoscopic radical resection for gastric carcinoma. Method In this study,15 patients with gastric carcinoma underwent laparoscopic radical resection from May 2005 to Aug 2006,clinical parameters including surgical procedures,operation time,blood loss,time for passage of flatus,complications and pathological findings were recorded. Result All operations were successful.Five cases received laparoscopic radical distal gastrectomy,5 cases received hand-assisted laparoscopic radical distal gastrectomy,laparoscopic total gastrectomy was performed in 4 cases,laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy was performed in 1 case.The operation time ranged from 195 to 350 min,the blood loss was 100 to 600 ml.The average time of intestinal function recovery was(2.9 ± 0.8)days.The average number of lymph nodes dissected were(28±6).There was no major postoperative complications.Postoperative follow-up were 24 months in 15 cases,there were no metastasis and tumor recurrence.Conclusion Laparoscopie radical gastrectomy is a feasible and safe surgical procedure for patients of gastric carcinoma.