Abstract
To compare the effects of obesity on laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) and open distal gastrectomy (ODG). A retrospective study was conducted on 249 patients, who underwent LADG and 224 patients who underwent ODG. The regression coefficient of the primary regression equation between operative time and body mass index (BMI) for LADG was greater than ODG; and between blood loss and BMI for LADG was almost the same as ODG. In overweight patients (BMI ≥25), no significant difference was seen between LADG and ODG regarding postoperative complications, and the benefits of the less-invasive nature of LADG were also seen in some parameters. Obesity-associated difficulties are more while performing LADG than during ODG; however, the influence of obesity on LADG decreases with surgical experience. Moreover, even in overweight patients, the benefits of the less-invasive nature of LADG still remain, but the degree of the benefits is smaller than that in nonobese patients.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
