Reconstruction following total gastrectomy: A review and summary of the randomized prospective clinical trials Journal Article


Authors: Espat, N. J.; Karpeh, M.
Article Title: Reconstruction following total gastrectomy: A review and summary of the randomized prospective clinical trials
Abstract: Reconstruction of gastrointestinal tract continuity following total gastrectomy can be achieved using a variety of operations. Worldwide, Roux-en-Y esophago-jejunostomy with or without a pouch reservoir, is the most frequently performed operation after total gastrectomy. Others have advocated the preservation of the duodenal food passage, employing an interposed segment of bowel between the esophageal remnant and duodenum as a more physiologic operation. Several methods for either approach are described. In recent years, six randomized prospective clinical trials assessing various operations for gastrointestinal reconstruction have been reported. While there is a general consensus for the indications and patient selection criteria in order to proceed with total gastrectomy, a defined optimal procedure has not been clearly established. In the present work, these recent clinical studies addressing gastrointestinal reconstruction following total gastrectomy are reviewed and summarized.
Keywords: surgical technique; reconstructive surgical procedures; patient selection; prospective studies; quality of life; food intake; randomized controlled trials; gastrectomy; short survey; duodenum; stomach carcinoma; esophagus; jejunum; total stomach resection; anastomosis, roux-en-y; esophagojejunostomy; humans; human; priority journal; jejunum interposition; duodenal passage; esophago-jejunostomy; jejunal interposition; roux-en y
Journal Title: Surgical Oncology
Volume: 7
Issue: 1-2
ISSN: 0960-7404
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 1998-07-01
Start Page: 65
End Page: 69
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/s0960-7404(98)00027-9
PUBMED: 10421508
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Short Survey -- Export Date: 12 December 2016 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Nocif Joseph Espat
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  2. Martin S Karpeh
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