Background Anastomotic complications such as leaks, bleeding, and stricture remain the
most serious complications of surgery for gastric cancer. No perfect method exists for an …

Background Anastomotic impairment can be a major cause of surgical complications in
gastrointestinal surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of intraoperative …

Background/Aims: Laparoscopic-assisted gastrectomy (LAG) is a minimal invasive surgery
for stomach cancer. The endoscopic approach for postoperative complications could reduce …

Background/Aims: The study aimed to clarify the risk factors for anastomotic leakage after
laparoscopy-assisted total gastrectomy (LATG) for gastric cancer. Methods: In this study, we …

Background The preoperative and intraoperative factors that could predict a higher risk of
anastomotic/staple line leak for gastric cancer patients has not been accurately defined …

Background Postoperative anastomotic hemorrhage is a relatively rare complication, but it is
lethal if not treated immediately. Methods Of 1400 patients with gastric cancer who …

Abstract Background & Aim We evaluated the clinical outcomes according to treatment
modality for gastrointestinal anastomotic leakage. Methods Of the 19,207 patients who …

BACKGROUND: Anastomotic leakage, bleeding, and stricture are major complications after
gastrectomy. Of these complications, postoperative anastomotic bleeding is relatively rare …

Background Anastomotic leakage (AL) after gastrectomy in gastric cancer patients is
associated with high mortality rates. Various endoscopic procedures are available to …

Introduction Gastrointestinal anastomoses may require early evaluation and treatment via
flexible endoscopic techniques when complications arise. There is reticence, however, to …