Laparoscopy-assisted uncut Roux-en-Y operation after distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer

Gastric Cancer. 2005;8(4):253-7. doi: 10.1007/s10120-005-0344-5.

Abstract

In order to prevent the Roux stasis syndrome that sometimes follows Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy after distal gastrectomy, a new type of reconstruction, called the uncut Roux-en-Y technique, has been reported. We successfully performed 42 laparoscopy-assisted uncut Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomies. Here we describe our technique and the initial outcome.

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y*
  • Gastrectomy*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Postgastrectomy Syndromes / classification
  • Postgastrectomy Syndromes / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / surgery*