Postoperative quality of life and nutritional outcomes following subtotal, proximal, or distal gastrectomy for upper gastric cancer: a retrospective cohort study
Retrospective cohort study compares quality of life and nutritional outcomes of different gastrectomy types in upper gastric cancer patients, suggesting varied implications.
Key Points
This study aims to compare postoperative quality of life and nutritional outcomes among subtotal, proximal, and distal gastrectomy for upper gastric cancer.
Retrospective analysis of 94 patients who underwent gastrectomy for upper gastric cancer
Quality of life assessed using PGSAS-45 score 12 months postoperatively
Nutritional status evaluated through changes in body weight.
Proximal gastrectomy associated with worse reflux, dyspepsia, and meal-related complaints compared to subtotal and distal gastrectomy.
Subtotal gastrectomy showed fewer dumping-related symptoms compared to proximal gastrectomy.
No significant differences in overall nutritional status observed between subtotal and distal gastrectomy groups, while proximal gastrectomy had less favorable outcomes.