New type of reconstruction method after subtotal gastrectomy (Noh's operation)

World J Surg. 2003 May;27(5):562-6. doi: 10.1007/s00268-003-6830-1. Epub 2003 Apr 28.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to compare a new type of reconstruction method (Noh's operation) with Roux-en- Y operation after subtotal gastrectomy. Noh's operation described herein includes a jejunal occlusion, an end-to-side gastrojejunostomy, a side-to-end jejunoduodenostomy, and a side-to-side jejunojejunostomy after subtotal gastrectomy. A series of 43 patients who had the new operation were compared with 47 patients with the Roux-en- Y procedure. The postgastrectomy syndromes, and the mucosal change of the remnant stomach and esophagus were evaluated after surgery. In the new operation, the Roux stasis syndrome occurred in 34.9% at 3 months, in 23.3% at 6 months, in 14.0% at 12 months, and in 11.6% at 24 months. In patients undergoing the Roux-en- Y operation, the syndrome occurred in 42.6% at 3 months, in 34.0% at 6 months, in 31.9% at 12 months, and in 29.8% at 24 months. This study shows that the new type of operation (Noh's operation) can be a good option for reconstruction after subtotal gastrectomy.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Gastrectomy / methods*
  • Gastric Emptying
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Postgastrectomy Syndromes / prevention & control
  • Stomach Neoplasms / surgery*