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Technical feasibility and safety of laparoscopy‐assisted total gastrectomy in gastric cancer: A comparative study with laparoscopy‐assisted distal gastrectomy

Sang Eok Lee, Keun Won Ryu, Byung Ho Nam, Jun Ho Lee, Young‐Woo Kim, Jun Yu, Soo‐Jeong Cho, Jong Yeul Lee, Chan Gyoo Kim, Il Ju Choi,

Journal of Surgical Oncology · 2009 · 103 citations · 28 references

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Abstract

LATG is a technically feasible procedure as compared with LADG. However, its postoperative complication rate is higher than that of LADG, especially that of anastomotic stricture. A more effective anastomotic method during LATG is required to prevent stricture.

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