The international surgical journal with global reach

This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy versus open distal gastrectomy. A prospective randomized single-blind study. World J Surg 2013; 37: 2379-2386.

Published: 30th January 2014

Authors: Takiguchi S, Fujiwara Y, Yamasaki M, Miyata H, Nakajima K, Sekimoto M et al. et al.

Conclusion

This study included 40 patients. Laparoscopic assistance reduced blood loss, speeded recovery and reduced duration of hospital stay.

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