Open AccessAssessing optimal Roux-en-Y reconstruction technique after total gastrectomy using the Postgastrectomy Syndrome Assessment Scale-45
Author(s) -
Masami Ikeda,
Masashi Yoshida,
Norio Mitsumori,
Tsuyoshi Etoh,
Chikashi Shibata,
Masanori Terashima,
Junya Fujita,
Kazuaki Tanabe,
Nobuhiro Takiguchi,
Atsushi Oshio,
Koji Nakada
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
world journal of clinical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2218-4333
DOI - 10.5306/wjco.v13.i5.376
Subject(s) - medicine , roux en y anastomosis , gastrectomy , anastomosis , reflux , surgery , quality of life (healthcare) , gold standard (test) , weight loss , gastric bypass , obesity , cancer , disease , nursing
Following a total gastrectomy, patients suffer the most severe form of postgastrectomy syndrome. This is a significant clinical problem as it reduces quality of life (QOL). Roux-en-Y reconstruction, which is regarded as the gold standard for post-total gastrectomy reconstruction, can be performed using various techniques. Although the technique used could affect postoperative QOL, there are no previous reports regarding the same.