Abstract:Roux‐en‐Y (RY) and Billroth II with Braun (BB) reconstruction are two similar methods of reconstruction after distal gastrectomy (DG). Currently, it is unclear which method is superior. This meta‐analysis was performed to compare the safety and efficacy of BB and RY reconstruction after DG for gastric cancer. A literature search of Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library was conducted to identify studies comparing BB with RY after DG for gastric cancer until the end of October 2022. Main outcomes … Show more
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