[Quality of life following gastrectomy--a comparison of Longmire and Roux stomach replacement methods]

Randomised comparison was applied to 27 patients to check Roux' against Longmire's repair methods, following total gastrectomy. No evidence was produced in twelve postoperative months to any difference between both surgical techniques. No major differences were found either with regard to body weight and general condition by index measurements according to Karnofsky and Spitzer.