[Intracorporeal Roux-en-Y reconstruction after laparoscopic distal gastrectomy: a report of 20 cases].

Objective: To investigate the safety and feasibility of intracorporeal Roux-en-Y reconstruction after laparoscopic distal gastrectomy.

Methods: Clinical data of 20 patients undergoing laparoscopic distal gastrectomy and intracorporeal Roux-en-Y reconstruction in our hospital from August 2012 to March 2013 were analyzed retrospectively.

Results: Totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy was successfully performed in all the patients. The mean operation time was (190.8±53.6) min, the mean operative blood loss was(122.4±57.7) ml, and mean number of harvested lymph node was 31.2±5.7. Tumor-free proximal margin was confirmed by pathological examination in all the patients. The mean time to first flatus and hospital stay were (2.6±1.6) d and (8.1±2.0) d. One case developed pulmonary infection postoperatively, but no anastomosis related complication was observed.

Conclusion: Intracorporeal Roux-en-Y reconstruction after laparoscopic distal gastrectomy is safe and feasible.