Evaluation of the Anastomotic Leakage Following Linear Cutting Stapling Device Gastro-Jejunostomy

Abstract

Background: The illness of gastric cancer (GC) is varied and complex. It poses a threat to the physical and psychological well-being of people, placing a heavy financial and health burden on both developed and developing nations. Objective: The objective is to evaluate the anastomotic leakage following linear cutting stapling device gastro-jejunostomy. Methodology: The study was a Prospective observational study which was conducted in Department of Surgery, Dhaka Medical college & Hospital, over Six months period after approval of protocol using a semi-structured questionnaire through face to face interview. Data were analysed using a computer programme SPSS 23.0 version.Result: Total 20 patients were enrolled in this study with mean age of 57.60±6.83 years. About 60% of the respondents were male. The mean BMI of the respondents was 22.07±2.72. About 85% of the respondents had normal BMI and about 5% had DM, 10% had HTN and 5% had liver disease. Regarding tumor characteristics80% tumor location was in middle Also 50% had T1a stage followed by T1b (40%), T2 (10%) and T3 (0%) further 90% had N0 stage followed by N2 (5%) and N3 (5%). About 5% of the respondents had Anastomotic hemorrhage, Anastomotic leakage and needed blood transfusion respectively. Conclusion: As the overall rate of anastomotic leakage was 5% so it can be said that the rate is relatively low.