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ArticleBMC surgery2023

Stapler insertion angle toward the esophagus reduces the incidence of early postoperative Roux stasis syndrome after distal gastrectomy in minimally invasive surgery.

Kozo Yoshikawa, Mitsuo Shimada, Takuya Tokunaga, Toshihiro Nakao, Masaaki Nishi, Chie Takasu, Hideya Kashihara, Yuma Wada, Toshiaki Yoshimoto

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Kozo YoshikawaThe Department of Surgery, The University of Tokushima, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Kuramoto-Cho, Tokushima, 770-8503, Japan. yoshikawa.kozo@tokushima-u.ac.jp.
Mitsuo ShimadaThe Department of Surgery, The University of Tokushima, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Kuramoto-Cho, Tokushima, 770-8503, Japan.
Takuya TokunagaThe Department of Surgery, The University of Tokushima, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Kuramoto-Cho, Tokushima, 770-8503, Japan.
Toshihiro NakaoThe Department of Surgery, The University of Tokushima, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Kuramoto-Cho, Tokushima, 770-8503, Japan.
Masaaki NishiThe Department of Surgery, The University of Tokushima, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Kuramoto-Cho, Tokushima, 770-8503, Japan.
Chie TakasuThe Department of Surgery, The University of Tokushima, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Kuramoto-Cho, Tokushima, 770-8503, Japan.
Hideya KashiharaThe Department of Surgery, The University of Tokushima, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Kuramoto-Cho, Tokushima, 770-8503, Japan.
Yuma WadaThe Department of Surgery, The University of Tokushima, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Kuramoto-Cho, Tokushima, 770-8503, Japan.
Toshiaki YoshimotoThe Department of Surgery, The University of Tokushima, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Kuramoto-Cho, Tokushima, 770-8503, Japan.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRoux stasis syndrome (RSS) after Roux-en-Y (RY) reconstruction significantly prolongs the hospital stay and decreases the quality of life. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the incidence of RSS in patients who underwent distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer and to identify the factors related to the development of RSS after mechanical RY reconstruction in minimally invasive surgery (MIS).

methodsThis study included 134 patients who underwent distal gastrectomy in MIS with mechanical RY anastomosis. RSS was defined as the presence of symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or abdominal fullness, and the confirmation of delayed gastric emptying on imaging or gastrointestinal fiber testing. Clinical data were checked, including body mass index, operative procedure, age, sex, operative time, blood loss volume, extent of lymph node dissection, final stage, stapler insertion angle, method of entry hole closure. The relationship between the incidence of RSS and these factors was analyzed.

resultsRSS occurred in 24 of 134 patients (17.9%). RSS occurred significantly more frequently in patients with D2 lymphadenectomy than in patients with D1 + lymphadenectomy (p = 0.04). All patients underwent side-to-side anastomosis via the antecolic route. The incidence of RSS was significantly greater in patients with a stapler insertion angle toward the greater curvature (n = 20, 22.5%) versus the esophagus (n = 4, 8.9%) (p = 0.04). The multivariate logistic regression model revealed that the stapler insertion angle to the greater curvature is identified as independent risk factor for RSS (OR 3.23, 95%Cl 1.01-10.3, p = 0.04).

conclusionStapler insertion angle toward the esophagus may reduce the incidence of early postoperative RSS rather than toward the greater curvature.

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Quality of LifeStomach NeoplasmsAnastomosis, Roux-en-YEsophagusGastrectomyHumansIncidenceMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresPostoperative ComplicationsDistal gastrectomyRous stasis syndromeStapler insertion angle

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PMCPMC10007757
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