[Preliminary application results of laparoscopic assisted proximal gastrectomy λ-shaped double tract anastomosis]

Objective: To share the results of laparoscopic assisted proximal gastrectomy λ- shaped modified double tract reconstruction. Method: This study retrospectively included 3 patients during January 2024 from the Department of Gastric Surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University using the λ-shaped modified double tract reconstruction. The procedure of the λ-shaped modified double tract reconstruction is as follows. After completing proximal gastrectomy, the jejunum is transected 15 cm from the Treitz ligament. A suture is made 18-20 cm from the distal jejunum to mark the esophagojejunal anastomosis site. A circular stapler anvil is inserted through the distal jejunum, and the remaining end of the jejunum is turned to the right. The circular stapler is pierced through the marked site for an esophagojejunal end-to-end anastomosis, which is reinforced with a barbed suture continuously. A 60mm linear stapler is used to close the remaining end of the jejunum. We then mark the gastric side of the gastrojejunal anastomosis with suture in the middle of the anterior wall of the residual stomach, and mark the jejunal side of the gastrojejunal anastomosis at a distance of about 2 cm and 8 cm from the residual end of the distal jejunum. We make an opening of about 0.5 cm and use a 60 mm linear stapler to perform anastomosis on the jejunal side of the anterior wall of the residual stomach according to the markings, so that the distance between the esophagojejunal anastomosis and the gastrojejunal anastomosis is 10-12 cm. The common opening is closed with barbed wire. About 50 cm below the esophagojejunal anastomosis, the small intestine opening is anastomosed side to side using a circular stapler and the common opening is closed. Return the jejunum into the abdominal cavity to complete the reconstruction of the λ-shaped double tract reconstruction. We analyzed the surgery and postoperative conditions, including surgery time, anastomosis time, intraoperative bleeding, tumor size and pathology, postoperative mobilization, passage of gas and water intake time, discharge time, postoperative complications, and postoperative gastrointestinal imaging to observe the passage of food through the gastric and intestinal loops. Results: Three patients successfully received laparoscopic assisted proximal gastrectomy with λ-shaped modified double tract reconstruction. The surgical time was 155 minutes, 240 minutes, and 160 minutes, respectively; The postoperative time for first ambulation was 20 hours, 18 hours, and 26 hours, respectively. The time for passage of gas was 59 hours, 83 hours, and 75 hours, respectively. The drinking time was 66 hours, 87 hours, and 90 hours, respectively. The postoperative discharge days were all 7 days. No surgical related complications occurred. On the 6th day and 3 months after surgery, gastrointestinal angiography was performed. The contrast agent passed smoothly through the jejunal loop and residual stomach jejunal loop, and both sides were unobstructed. No contrast agent was found to retrograde to the esophagojejunal anastomosis. Conclusion: Laparoscopic assisted proximal gastrectomy with λ-shaped modified double tract reconstruction is safe and feasible, as it improves the diversion of food through the residual stomach while ensuring anti-reflux effects.