Application of laparoscopic and open gastrectomy in enhanced recovery after surgery for gastric cancer: analysis of data from multiple centers in China

CONCLUSION: Compared with open surgery, laparoscopic surgery in ERAS can shorten the time to ambulation, first flatus, defecation, and oral intake and the length of hospital stay. Laparoscopic surgery can achieve the same oncological outcomes as open surgery without increasing postoperative complications.PMID:35012915 | PMC:PMC8752419 | DOI:10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2021.12.11

Source: Journal of Southern Medical University - January 11, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Y Zhang G Ji K Tao H Liang S Lei X Zhong X Wang J Yu C Chen J Zhao Q Zheng Q Wang Y Luo Y Li J Wang Source Type: research