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Single Incision Plus One Port Laparoscopic Proximal Gastrectomy with Double Channel Anastomosis for Gastric Cancer Treatment
Published on: December 27, 2024
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ARE THERE DIFFERENCES IN LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRECTOMY MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY BETWEEN YOUNG AND OLDER?
Vinicius Riberio Leduc1, Fernando Augusto de Vasconcellos Santos1,2, Paula Segato Vaz de Oliveira2
1Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Summary
Laparoscopic gastrectomy is a safe surgical option for gastric cancer in elderly patients. This study found no significant differences in outcomes between patients under and over 65 years old, including hospitalization and mortality rates.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- Geriatric Medicine
Background:
- Gastric cancer incidence is rising in the elderly due to increased life expectancy.
- This demographic shift necessitates evaluating surgical treatments for older populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare laparoscopic gastric cancer surgery outcomes in patients <65 years (Group I) versus ≥65 years (Group II).
- Analysis focused on clinical, surgical, and histopathological differences between the age groups.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective observational study of patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrectomy for curative intent.
- Data analyzed from medical charts by a single surgical team.
Main Results:
- Thirty-six patients were in each age group.
- Older patients (Group II) had higher ASA scores and more concomitant medications.
- No significant differences observed in lymph node resection, metastases, hospitalization, or mortality between groups.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic gastrectomy is a safe and effective procedure for gastric cancer in both younger and elderly patients.
- Age is not a significant factor in determining morbidity, mortality, or hospitalization length for this surgical approach.
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