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Comparison of Billroth I, Billroth II, and Roux-en-Y Reconstruction After Totally Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy: A Randomized Controlled Study

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Introduction

This study aimed to explore the efficacy of delta-shaped Billroth I anastomosis in totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for digestive tract reconstruction, and provide clinical data for determining the most appropriate digestive tract reconstruction method after distal gastrectomy.

Methods

This was a prospective randomized controlled study. A total of 180 patients were randomly and prospectively selected from Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University by random number table. These patients were randomly divided into three groups: Billroth I group, Billroth II group, and Roux-en-Y (RY) group.

Results

There were significant differences in resection margin, blood nutrition, and the number of postoperative complications among these three groups (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the resection margin, blood nutrition status, and immunization of patients in these three groups were determined. Compared to the other groups, the RY group was better in terms of hematologic status, immunological index, and postoperative complications.

Conclusion

Delta-shaped Billroth I anastomosis in totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for digestive tract reconstruction is simple and easy to perform, and has an advantage in postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery. RY reconstruction is superior to Billroth I and Billroth II in terms of postoperative complications.

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We thank all participants in the study.

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No funding or sponsorship was received for this study or publication of this article. The article processing charges were funded by the authors.

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All named authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria for authorship for this article, take responsibility for the integrity of the work as a whole, and have given their approval for this version to be published.

Disclosures

Zheng Ren and Wei-Xing Wang declare that they have nothing to disclose.

Compliance with Ethics Guidelines

The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the Ethics Committee of Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University in 2016 and was conducted in accordance with the declaration of Helsinki of 1964 and its later amendments. All participants provided written informed consent for both their participation in this study and for its publication.

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The datasets generated during and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

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Ren, Z., Wang, WX. Comparison of Billroth I, Billroth II, and Roux-en-Y Reconstruction After Totally Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy: A Randomized Controlled Study. Adv Ther 36, 2997–3006 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12325-019-01104-3

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