Total laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy with transvaginal specimen extraction is feasible in advanced gastric cancer

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SÜMER F., KAYAALP C., Ertugrul I., Yagci M. A., Karagul S.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY CASE REPORTS, vol.16, pp.56-58, 2015 (ESCI, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 16
• Publication Date: 2015
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.08.043
• Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY CASE REPORTS
• Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.56-58
• Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

PURPOSE: Natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) is an ever-evolving advanced laparoscopic technique. NOSE minimizes surgical injury, involving a low risk of wound complications, fewer incisional hernias, faster recovery and less postoperative pain. Laparoscopic gastrectomy combined with NOSE is a procedure that can potentiate the advantages of both minimal invasive techniques. We aim to demonstrate the feasibility of laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy with transvaginal specimen extraction in advanced gastric cancer.