Table 1.
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of the three patients
| Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age/sex | 55/M | 76/M | 75/M |
| Previous disease | PU | GC | PU |
| Prior anastomosis | B-II | R-Y | B-II |
| Time since prior operation (years) | 30 | 6 | 30 |
| Operation time (minutes) | 280 | 250 | 225 |
| Intraoperative blood loss (mL) | 100 | 80 | 50 |
| Retrieved lymph nodes | 18 | 10 | 22 |
| First flatus (days) | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Postoperative oral intake (days) | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Postoperative hospital stay (days) | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Follow-up period (months) | 17 | 19 | 14 |
GC, gastric cancer; PU, peptic ulcer; R-Y, Roux-en-Y; B-II, Billroth II.