Surgical outcomes and risk assessment for anastomotic complications after laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy with double-flap technique for upper-third gastric cancer

ConclusionsThe incidence rate of anastomotic complications after LPG –DFT was far lower than that reported after conventional esophagogastrostomy. Alternative anastomotic method may be considered for patients with diameter of the esophagus <  18 mm on pre-operative CT image. Prevention of short-term complications may lessen post-operative stricture.
Source: Gastric Cancer - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research