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Laparoscopic versus open total gastrectomy for T4a gastric cancer: a propensity score-matched analysis of long-term outcomes
Evidence of implementation of laparoscopic total gastrectomy (LTG) for surgical T4a stage (sT4a) gastric cancer (GC) remains inadequate. This study...
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A Simple Way to Estimate a Difficult Sleeve Gastrectomy Prior to Operating
BackgroundToday, bariatric procedures are common. These surgeries’ difficulties are classified as patient- or surgical team–related and are estimated...
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Stage IV gastric adenocarcinoma with enteroblastic differentiation with 5-year relapse-free survival after D2 gastrectomy and chemotherapy: A case report
BackgroundGastric adenocarcinoma with enteroblastic differentiation (GACED), a rare subtype of gastric cancer, is associated with a more aggressive...
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Pseudoaneurysms after curative-aim gastrectomy for gastric carcinoma: clinical presentation and management
BackgroundPostoperative bleeding after gastrectomy is a rare but life-threatening complication. Most cases develop from the celiac trunk or hepatic...
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3D versus 2D laparoscopic distal gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundWhile laparoscopic gastrectomy is a prominent therapeutic approach for distal gastric cancer, the clinical benefits of 3D laparoscopy over...
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Successful multidisciplinary treatment for synchronous advanced esophageal and cecal cancers after total gastrectomy with reconstruction by jejunal interposition
BackgroundEsophageal squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by field cancerization, wherein multiple cancers occur in the esophagus, head and neck,...
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Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Outcome Trends Over Time: Are We Improving?
BackgroundSleeve gastrectomy (SG) is an effective treatment option for patients with obesity. Robotic sleeve gastrectomy (RSG) is reported to have...
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Postoperative pain and quality of life after single-incision distal gastrectomy versus multiport laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for early gastric cancer – a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundAlthough it has been more than ten years since its first introduction, single-incision distal gastrectomy (SIDG) still lacks solid evidence...
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Vitamin D add on the standard treatment for myasthenia gravis symptoms following total gastrectomy: a case report
BackgroundMyasthenia gravis (MG) is a long-term autoimmune disorder that affects the neuromuscular junction, causing muscle weakness and fatigue as...
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Evaluation of different scoring systems in the prediction of complications, morbidity, and mortality after laparoscopic radical gastrectomy
BackgroundThis retrospective study aimed to assess the suitability of POSSUM and its modified versions, E-PASS and its modified score, SRS, and SORT...
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Primary single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S) versus sleeve gastrectomy to SADI conversions: a comparison study of prevalence and safety
BackgroundConversion from sleeve gastrectomy (SG) to single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass (SADI) is becoming increasingly common, but data...
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Prognostic factors and significance of postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with advanced gastric cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by gastrectomy
PurposeIn Japan, gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection and postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy are the standard treatments for locally advanced...
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Prognostic significance of the preoperative C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte (CALLY) index on outcomes after gastrectomy for gastric cancer
PurposeSystemic inflammatory response markers are reported to be prognostic for patients with cancer. The C-reactive protein (CRP)-albumin-lymphocyte...
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Gender, BMI, Patient Comorbidities, and Hospital Characteristics Influence 30-Day Readmission Following Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
PurposeObesity impacts 300 million people worldwide and the number continues to increase. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is one of several...
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Preoperative evaluation to determine the difficulty of No. 6 lymphadenectomy in laparoscopic gastrectomy
BackgroundLaparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) requires a long learning curve because of the complicated surgical procedures. Infrapyloric (No. 6) lymph...
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A Video-Based Review of Important Technical Concepts in the Nissen-Sleeve Gastrectomy
PurposeThe development of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a commonly encountered scenario after sleeve gastrectomy. A recently reported...
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Early administration of postoperative BCAA-enriched PPN may improve lean body mass loss in gastric cancer patients undergoing gastrectomy
BackgroundIt has been reported that weight loss or lean body mass (LBM) loss after gastrectomy for gastric cancer is associated with prognosis and...
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Risk assessment for pancreatic fistula by intraoperative image analysis of laparoscopic and robotic gastrectomy
BackgroundPancreatic fistula (PF) is one of the most serious postoperative complications of gastrectomy. Misidentification of the boundary between...
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Banded Versus Non-banded Sleeve Gastrectomy: 5-Year Results of a 3-Year Randomized Controlled Trial
PurposeBanded sleeve gastrectomy (BSG) has been shown to enable better weight loss than non-banded sleeve gastrectomy (SG) in retrospective analyses....
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Impact of preoperative prealbumin levels on long-term prognosis in patients with gastric cancer after gastrectomy: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundThe relationship between preoperative prealbumin levels and long-term prognoses in patients with gastric cancer after gastrectomy has not...
