A modified method of laparoscopic side-to-side esophagojejunal anastomosis: report of 14 cases
- 10 April 2008
- journal article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Surgical Endoscopy
- Vol. 22 (9), 2091-2094
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-008-9744-z
Abstract
Alimentary tract reconstruction after laparoscopic total gastrectomy is a technical challenge. Although feasible, reconstruction through a small incision has several drawbacks. The authors therefore report a modified method of laparoscopic side-to-side esophagojejunal anastomosis developed at their hospital. The side to side esophagojejunal anastomosis was completed with a endo-GIA firing, followed by transection of the jejunum and esophagus with another firing of endo-GIA. This modified procedure was performed successfully for 14 patients with gastric cancer. The mean operation time for this procedure was 42.5 +/- 10.2 min. No postoperative death, fistula, or hemorrhage occurred. All the patients were followed up for a mean period of 14.5 months with no cancer recurrence at the anastomosis or anastomotic stricture. All the patients had a barium swallow test 6-2 months after the operation. The mean maximum diameter of the anastomosis was 3.8 cm (range, 3.0-4.2 cm). Four patients experienced temporary symptoms of dumping syndrome or dysphagia, which disappeared 6 months postoperatively. The authors consider this modified laparoscopic side-to-side esophagojejunal anastomosis to be safe, less challenging, and more economical, providing an alternative for alimentary tract reconstruction after laparoscopic total gastrectomy.Keywords
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