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Minimally invasive gastrectomy for cancer and anastomotic options
Author(s) -
Ju Michelle R.,
Wang Sam C.,
Zeh Herbert J.,
Porembka Matthew R.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.25904
Subject(s) - medicine , gastrectomy , invasive surgery , anastomosis , general surgery , cancer surgery , cancer , surgery
In this review article, we explore patient selection criteria for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) gastrectomy, present evidence on the risks and benefits of minimally invasive techniques, describe operative techniques focusing specifically on reconstruction options, and discuss the learning curve associated with these operations.