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Laparoscopic conversion of an omega in a Roux-en-y reconstruction after mini-invasive total gastrectomy for cancer: a technical report.
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques 2007 Februrary
INTRODUCTION: Few cases of laparoscopic total gastrectomy have been published. Reconstruction of the digestive tract was generally accomplished with a Roux-en-y esophagojejunal mechanical anastomosis. Here we report the first 2 cases of laparoscopic conversion of an omega in a Roux-en-y reconstruction due to the occurrence of a severe alkaline esophagitis after mini-invasive total gastrectomy for cancer.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two male patients presented in 2004. One year prior, at another facility, they had undergone laparoscopic total gastrectomy for cancer, with reconstruction of digestive tract by means of an esophagojejeunostomy with a jejunal loop and Braun's side-to-side enteroanastomosis. They complained of daily symptoms of nausea, regurgitation, heartburn, and early postprandial fullness with reduction of appetite and weight loss of almost 15 kg. Instrumental examination diagnosed alkaline esophagitis. Intervention was performed via laparoscopic approach and the digestive reconstruction was reconfigured in a Roux-en-y type with a proximal limb of almost 60 cm.
RESULTS: Operative time was 135 to 180 minutes. No postoperative complications occurred. After 1-year follow-up, symptoms resolution and esophagitis healing have been observed in both patients.
CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic gastrectomy is gaining wide acceptance. In our opinion, a standardization of the technique is necessary: we believe Roux-en-y should be considered the preferred reconstruction route ensuring the best protection of the esophagus from alkaline reflux.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two male patients presented in 2004. One year prior, at another facility, they had undergone laparoscopic total gastrectomy for cancer, with reconstruction of digestive tract by means of an esophagojejeunostomy with a jejunal loop and Braun's side-to-side enteroanastomosis. They complained of daily symptoms of nausea, regurgitation, heartburn, and early postprandial fullness with reduction of appetite and weight loss of almost 15 kg. Instrumental examination diagnosed alkaline esophagitis. Intervention was performed via laparoscopic approach and the digestive reconstruction was reconfigured in a Roux-en-y type with a proximal limb of almost 60 cm.
RESULTS: Operative time was 135 to 180 minutes. No postoperative complications occurred. After 1-year follow-up, symptoms resolution and esophagitis healing have been observed in both patients.
CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic gastrectomy is gaining wide acceptance. In our opinion, a standardization of the technique is necessary: we believe Roux-en-y should be considered the preferred reconstruction route ensuring the best protection of the esophagus from alkaline reflux.
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