Surgical techniques have evolved tremendously over this past century. Minimally invasive surgery for gastric cancer is not a new research field, but still an important problem remains regarding the selection of the appropriate technique for a given gastric cancer case. Although evidence is limited, the use of the robotic surgery platform is far assessed as a feasible and safe procedure, which is also easier to learn as less than 10 cases of robotic surgery are needed to become proficient therein. This review will however cover in-depth review of retrospective reports, analyzing the pros and cons of robotic surgery and highlighting the remaining study questions.