Clinical investigation of combined Billroth II with Braun anastomosis for patients with gastric cancer.

Background/aims: This study gives insight into the effect of combined Billroth II with Braun anastomosis for patients with gastric cancer.

Methodology: The clinical data of 720 patients with gastric cancer who underwent surgical treatment in our hospital from 1997 to 2011 were reviewed retrospectively. The results of different operative approaches were analyzed.

Results: Combined Billroth II with Braun anastomosis was performed in 378 cases, and Billroth II in 342 cases. The Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) was used to evaluate postoperative quality of life.

Conclusions: If the indications for combined Billroth II with Braun anastomosis are strictly controlled, and more attention is paid to perioperatively support, combined Billroth II with Braun anastomosis can prolong the life span of the patients with gastric cancer rather than increase the surgical complications and the mortality.