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. 2022 Jun 1;32(3):409-414.
doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000001053.

Clinical Outcomes of Laparoscopic Proximal Gastrectomy With Double-Flap Reconstruction for Tumors in the Upper Third of the Stomach

Vo Duy Long  1   2 , Nguyen Viet Hai  1 , Dang Quang Thong  1 , Tran Quang Dat  1 , Ho Le Minh Quoc  1 , Tran Anh Minh  1   2 , Nguyen Vu Tuan Anh  2 , Tran Nguyen Giang Huong  3 , Souya Nunobe  4 , Nguyen Hoang Bac  1   2 , Nguyen Lam Vuong  5
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Clinical Outcomes of Laparoscopic Proximal Gastrectomy With Double-Flap Reconstruction for Tumors in the Upper Third of the Stomach

Vo Duy Long et al. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. .

Abstract

Purpose: Laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy (LPG) has been a standard surgery for early gastric cancer in the upper third of the stomach and large esophagogastric junction gastrointestinal stromal tumor. However, how to reconstruct the stomach after LPG is still debated. This study aimed to evaluate the results of LPG with double-flap reconstruction.

Methods: A retrospective study was performed with 14 patients undergoing LPG with double-flap reconstruction for early gastric cancer or large tumors in the upper third of the stomach from 2018 to 2021. We evaluated postoperative complications, gastroesophageal reflux and the gastric remnant's function using endoscopy in accordance with the Los Angeles and Residue-Gastritis-Bile classifications, and patients' quality of life by the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) questionnaire.

Results: Median age was 54 years and 10 patients were male. There were 7 patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumor, 4 with leiomyoma and 3 with early-stage adenocarcinoma. No patient had major complications or required conversion to open surgery. During a median follow-up period of 24.6 months, 1 patient had late anastomotic stricture, 2 had metastasis, and 1 died. Endoscopic evaluation at 6 and 12 months showed good function of the gastric remnant in most patients. Patients' quality of life improved over time: mean GSRS score was 26.9±12.6, 20.3±7.2, and 18.8±4.2 at 6, 12, and 24 months, respectively.

Conclusions: LPG with double-flap reconstruction is feasible and safe for early gastric cancer or large tumors in the upper third of the stomach. The long-term functional outcomes and patients' quality of life were acceptable.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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