The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical advantages of Roux-en-Y (R-Y) and Billroth-I (B-I) reconstruction after distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer by examining the postoperative symptoms based on a patient questionnaire and patient nutrition. In addition, this study determined which of the R-Y or B-I procedures is preferable following distal gastrectomy.
Clinical outcomes of Roux-en-Y and Billroth I reconstruction after a distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer: What is the optimal reconstructive procedure?
Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, Nanakuma 7-45-1, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan. t-shin@fukuoka-u.ac.jp