Is subtotal gastrectomy feasible for the treatment of gastric stump cancer located at the anastomotic site after distal gastrectomy for benign lesions?

Volume: 18, Issue: 1
Published: Feb 27, 2020
Abstract
Background Total gastrectomy (TG) is a widely accepted procedure for treating gastric stump cancer (GSC). However, subtotal gastrectomy (SG) would benefit elective patients with GSC. The aim of this study was to clarify the safety and long-term prognosis of SG in treating GSC after distal gastrectomy for benign lesions. Methods A total of 53 patients with GSC located at the anastomotic site or gastric body between May 1999 and December 2018 at...
Paper Details
Title
Is subtotal gastrectomy feasible for the treatment of gastric stump cancer located at the anastomotic site after distal gastrectomy for benign lesions?
Published Date
Feb 27, 2020
Volume
18
Issue
1
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