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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal surgery2023

Optimal choice of stapler and digestive tract reconstruction method after distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer: A prospective case-control study.

Zhen Wu, Zhi-Gang Zhou, Ling-Yu Li, Wen-Jing Gao, Ting Yu

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  2. Symptom Cluster Assessment Tools for Gastric Cancer Care in China: A Comprehensive Review.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024
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  3. Comparative Study for Safety and Efficacy of OAGB and SADJB-SG: A Retrospective Study.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2024
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Zhen WuDepartment of General Surgery, Yixing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Wuxi 214200, Jiangsu Province, China.
Zhi-Gang ZhouDepartment of General Surgery, Yixing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Wuxi 214200, Jiangsu Province, China. zzgzhigang537@163.com.
Ling-Yu LiDepartment of General Surgery, Yixing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Wuxi 214200, Jiangsu Province, China.
Wen-Jing GaoDepartment of General Surgery, Yixing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Wuxi 214200, Jiangsu Province, China.
Ting YuDepartment of General Surgery, Yixing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Wuxi 214200, Jiangsu Province, China.

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Abstract

backgroundGastric cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths, and is classified according to its location in the proximal, middle, or distal stomach. Surgical resection is the primary approach for treating gastric cancer. This prospective study aimed to determine the best reconstruction method after distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer.

aimTo explore the efficacy of different staplers and digestive tract reconstruction (DTR) methods after radical gastrectomy and their influence on prognosis.

methodsEighty-seven patients who underwent radical gastrectomy for distal gastric cancer at our institution between April 2017 and April 2020 were included in this study, with a follow-up period of 12-26 mo. The patients were assigned to four groups based on the stapler and DTR plan as follows: Billroth Ⅰ (B-I) reconstruction + linear stapler group (group A, 22 cases), B-I reconstruction + circular stapler group (group B, 22 cases), Billroth II (B-II) reconstruction + linear stapler group (group C, 22 cases), and B-II reconstruction + circular stapler group (group D, 21 cases). The pathological parameters, postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery, postoperative complications, and quality of life (QOL) were compared among the four groups.

resultsNo significant differences in the maximum diameter of the gastric tumors, total number of lymph nodes dissected, drainage tube removal time, QLQ (QOL questionnaire)-C30 and QLQ-STO22 scores at 1 year postoperatively, and incidence of complications were observed among the four groups (

conclusionLinear staplers offer several advantages for postoperative recovery. B-I and B-II reconstruction methods had similar effects on QOL. The optimal solution can be selected according to individual conditions and postoperative convenience.

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Distal radical gastrectomyGastric cancerPrognosisQuality of lifeReconstruction of digestive tractStapler

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