Laparoscopic conversion of polya gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y

J Laparoendosc Surg. 1996 Apr;6(2):127-9. doi: 10.1089/lps.1996.6.127.

Abstract

We describe a patient who underwent laparoscopic conversion of a Polya gastrectomy to a Roux-en-Y. We used the "Endo Stitch" (Autosuture Co., Ascot, UK) to simplify the creation of a laparoscopic anastomosis. The patient required minimal analgesia and made a rapid and uncomplicated recovery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Analgesia
  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y*
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Duodenal Ulcer / surgery
  • Female
  • Gastrectomy / methods*
  • Gastritis / surgery
  • Humans
  • Jejunum / surgery
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Suture Techniques / instrumentation