Survival without stomach generally refers to the survival period after total gastrectomy, depending on the specific conditions of the patients, some patients may live less than five years, while some patients may survive more than five years or even for a long time. Total gastrectomy is usually seen in patients with gastric cancer, the survival period after total gastrectomy depends on the specific situation of the patient, if the patient has less underlying diseases, younger age, more adequate nutrition, emotional stability, and no tumor metastasis after the operation, then it is very likely to survive for more than five years, or even for a long time. If the patient has more underlying diseases, is older, has poor nutritional status, is emotionally depressed, or has tumor metastasis, the survival period will be shorter, or even no more than five years. Patients who need total gastrectomy should actively cooperate with doctors, maintain a healthy lifestyle and a good attitude, which will help improve the prognosis.