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[The different indications for the Roux-en-Y jejunal loop]
N Angelescu1, N Jitea, T Burcoş
1Clinica de Chirurgie, Spitalul Colţea, Bucureşti.
Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
|January 1, 1994
Summary
The Roux-en-Y gastro-jejunal anastomosis is effective for complex cases, including fistula reconversion and cancer resections. This surgical technique demonstrated good outcomes in a series of 64 patients.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
Context:
- The study evaluated the efficacy of the Roux-en-Y gastro-jejunal anastomosis in a specialized patient cohort.
- A series of 64 patients underwent this procedure, with 24 cases involving specific complex indications.
Purpose:
- To assess the outcomes and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Roux-en-Y gastro-jejunal anastomosis for complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions.
Summary:
- The Roux-en-Y gastro-jejunal anastomosis was performed on 64 patients, including 24 with complex indications such as fistula reconversion, gastric cancer resection, and management of pancreatic pseudocysts and biliary fistulas.
- The procedure yielded good results across these challenging cases.
Impact:
- This study highlights the versatility and effectiveness of the Roux-en-Y gastro-jejunal anastomosis in managing a range of complex surgical scenarios.
- Findings provide valuable insights for surgeons considering this technique for challenging gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary reconstructions.