Abstract |
Current literature suggests that minimally invasive distal gastrectomy (MIDG) may enhance post-operative recovery and decrease morbidity compared to open surgery (ODG) in patients with gastric cancer. A meta-analysis of six Prospective Randomized Trials comparing MIDG (343 patients) and ODG (323 patients) for gastric cancer was conducted. MIDG was associated with increased operative time, reduced blood loss and overall morbidity. There was not sufficient data to draw solid conclusions about the oncologic quality of MIDG.
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Authors | Luigi Zorcolo, Alan S Rosman, Michele Pisano, Francesca Marcon, Angelo Restivo, Giuseppe R Nigri, Alessandro Fancellu, Marcovalerio Melis |
Journal | Journal of surgical oncology
(J Surg Oncol)
Vol. 104
Issue 5
Pg. 544-51
(Oct 2011)
ISSN: 1096-9098 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 21656526
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Meta-Analysis)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
Topics |
- Gastrectomy
- Humans
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Prospective Studies
- Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
- Stomach Neoplasms
(surgery)
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