Comparative study of laparoscopic-assisted and open total gastrectomy for Siewert Types II and III adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction.

LATG and OTG had no significant difference for Siewert II and III AEJ in terms of radical resection and tumor recurrence, but LATG is worthy to be promoted with less bleeding, less postoperative pain, faster recovery of gastrointestinal function, and shorter hospital stay.