Elina Kvist, Olli Helminen, Mika Helmiö, Heikki Huhta, Aapo Jalkanen, Anna Junttila, Raija Kallio, Vesa Koivukangas, Arto Kokkola, Simo Laine, Elina Lietzen, Johanna Louhimo, Sanna Meriläinen, Vesa-Matti Pohjanen, Tuomo Rantanen, Ari Ristimäki, Jari V Räsänen, Juha Saarnio, Eero Sihvo, Vesa Toikkanen, Tuula Tyrväinen, Antti Valtola, Joonas H Kauppila
BACKGROUND: There is a lack of evidence regarding anastomotic technique and postoperative complications in gastric cancer surgery. This study aimed to evaluate whether there are differences between stapled and handsewn anastomosis and anastomotic leaks. METHODS: This was a population-based, retrospective, nationwide cohort study in Finland using the Finnish National Esophago-Gastric Cancer Cohort. Patients undergoing gastrectomy with available postoperative complication data were included...
March 12, 2024: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery