TABLE 4.
Anastomotic Leakage Rates According to Different Anastomotic Techniques After RAMIG
| Entire cohort (n=748)* | Anastomotic leakage, n (%) | Duodenal stump leakage, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total gastrectomy (n=268) | ||
| Linear stapled anastomosis (n=100; 37%) | 6 (6) | 3 (3) |
| Circular stapled anastomosis (n=57; 21%) | 12 (21) | 2 (4) |
| Hand-sewn anastomosis (n=111; 41%) | 9 (8) | 0 |
| Distal gastrectomy (n=458) | ||
| Linear stapled anastomosis (n=433; 95%) | 11 (3) | 3 (1) |
| Circular stapled anastomosis (n=0; 0%) | – | – |
| Hand-sewn anastomosis (n=26; 5%) | 0 | 1 (4) |
| Proximal gastrectomy (n=22) | ||
| Linear stapled anastomosis (n=16; 73%) | 4 (25) | 0 |
| Circular stapled anastomosis (n=0; 0%) | – | – |
| Hand-sewn anastomosis (n=6; 27%) | 0 | 0 |
*
There were 11 missing (1%) for anastomotic technique or leakage.