Reduced-port laparoscopic distal gastrectomy in obese gastric cancer patients.

Dong Yeon KangHo Goon KimDong Yi Kim

Published in: PloS one (2021)

RpLDG can be performed safely in obese gastric cancer patients by an experienced surgeon. It should be considered a feasible alternative to conventional port distal gastrectomy.

Keyphrases

robot assisted
minimally invasive
end stage renal disease
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
type diabetes
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
obese patients
peritoneal dialysis
laparoscopic surgery
bariatric surgery