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27-09-2022 | Esophagojejunostomy | Research

Laparoscopic single-layer running “trapezoid-shaped” suture versus mechanical stapling for esophagojejunostomy after total gastrectomy for gastric cancer: cost-effect analysis of propensity score-matched study cohorts

Authors: Lei Xu, Chao-Yang Tang, Xiao-Qin Wang, Na Lu, Qi-Ou Gu, Jian Shen, Xiao-Gang Dong, Qi-Peng Yang, Wei Wei, Jian-Ping Zhang

Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery | Issue 8/2022

Abstract

Objectives

Totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy has been developed with difficulty in intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy. Although mechanical stapling has been widely used for intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy, manual suture holds great promise with the emergence of high-resolution 3D vision and robotic surgery. After exploration of how to improve the safety and efficiency of intracorporeal suture for esophagojejunostomy, we recommended the technique of single-layer running “trapezoid-shaped” suture. The cost-effectiveness was analyzed by comparing with conventional mechanical stapling.

Methods

The study retrospectively reviewed the patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer from January 2010 to December 2021. The patients were divided into two cohorts based on the methods of intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy: manual suture versus stapling suture. Propensity score matching was performed to match patients from the two cohorts at a ratio of 1:1. Then group comparison was made to determine whether manual suture was non-inferior to stapling suture in terms of operation time, anastomotic complications, postoperative hospital stay, and surgical cost.

Results

The study included 582 patients with laparoscopic total gastrectomy. The manual and stapling suture for esophagojejunostomy were performed in 50 and 532 patients, respectively. In manual suture cohort, the median time for the whole operation and digestive tract reconstruction were 300 min and 110 min. There was no anastomotic bleeding and stenosis but two cases of anastomotic leak which occurred at 3 days after surgery. The median length of postoperative hospital stay was 11 days. After propensity score matching, group comparison yielded two variables with statistical significance: time for digestive tract reconstruction and surgery cost. The manual suture cohort spent less money but more time for esophagojejunostomy. Intriguingly, the learning curve of manual suture revealed that the time for digestive tract reconstruction was declined with accumulated number of operations.

Conclusions

Laparoscopic single-layer running “trapezoid-shaped” suture appears safe and cost-effective for intracorporeal esophagojejunostomy after total gastrectomy. Although the concern remains about prolonged operation time for beginners of performing the suture method, adequate practice is expected to shorten the operation time based on our learning curve analysis.

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Title: Laparoscopic single-layer running “trapezoid-shaped” suture versus mechanical stapling for esophagojejunostomy after total gastrectomy for gastric cancer: cost-effect analysis of propensity score-matched study cohorts
Authors: Lei Xu
Chao-Yang Tang
Xiao-Qin Wang
Na Lu
Qi-Ou Gu
Jian Shen
Xiao-Gang Dong
Qi-Peng Yang
Wei Wei
Jian-Ping Zhang
Publication date: 27-09-2022
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Esophagojejunostomy
Gastrectomy
Gastric Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Esophagojejunostomy
Gastrectomy
Published in: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery / Issue 8/2022
Print ISSN: 1435-2443
Electronic ISSN: 1435-2451
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-022-02694-3

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Laparoscopic single-layer running “trapezoid-shaped” suture versus mechanical stapling for esophagojejunostomy after total gastrectomy for gastric cancer: cost-effect analysis of propensity score-matched study cohorts

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