Duodenal stump reinforcement might reduce both incidence and severity of duodenal stump leakage after laparoscopic gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction for gastric cancer

ConclusionsDuodenal stump reinforcement in laparoscopic gastrectomy with R-Y reconstruction may reduce the risk of DSL development and minimize its severity.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10120-019-00946-8

Source: Gastric Cancer - March 8, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research