Comparing a Right- Versus Left-Side Approach in Laparoscopy-Assisted D2 Radical Gastrectomies in Overweight Patients with Gastric Cancer: A Retrospective Case-Controlled Study
Abstract:Background: The safety and efficacy of the surgical path used in laparoscopy-assisted radical gastrectomies (LARGs) is still unknown in obese patients. This study aimed to compare the value of a right-side (R-LARG) versus a left-side (L-LARG) approach in LARGs in overweight patients (defined as a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m2). Methods: 213 patients with gastric cancer were divided into 2 groups: an overweight group and a normal-weight group (BMI < 25 kg/m2). Clinical characteristics a… Show more
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