Pouch Versus No Pouch Following Total Gastrectomy: Meta-analysis of Randomized and Non-randomized Studies

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of pouch reconstruction on perioperative outcomes, postprandial symptoms, nutritional and anthropometric parameters, and overall quality of life after total gastrectomy for gastric malignancy. Summary Background Data: The short-term perioperative risks and longer term functional value of creating a small-bowel reservoir after total gastrectomy are contended. Methods: A search for...