LAPAROSCOPIC VERSUS OPEN RESECTION OF GASTRIC CANCER: IS THERE AN ADDED RISK TO CONVERSION?

Background: The management of gastric cancer using laparoscopic techniques remains controversial. The effect of conversion on outcomes has not been fully explored. The purpose of this study was to assess perioperative and some cancer-related outcomes in patients with gastric adenocarcinoma undergoin...

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Published in:Canadian Journal of Surgery 2004-08, Vol.47 (4), p.307
Main Authors: Kumar, D, Boushey, R P, Mamazza, J, Poulin, E C, Schlachta, C M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Background: The management of gastric cancer using laparoscopic techniques remains controversial. The effect of conversion on outcomes has not been fully explored. The purpose of this study was to assess perioperative and some cancer-related outcomes in patients with gastric adenocarcinoma undergoing open (OR) and laparoscopic resection (LR), as well as to assess the impact of conversion on these outcomes. Methods: Thirty consecutive patients with gastric cancer treated from 1998 to 2002 who underwent LR or OR were reviewed. Outcomes assessed as intent-to-treat included blood loss (EBL), transfusion requirements, operative time, conversion rate, length of stay, final pathologic staging, survival and recurrence. Results: Fifteen patients each underwent LR and OR.
ISSN:0008-428X
1488-2310