LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRECTOMY WITH LONGMIRE’S PROCEDURE

Abstract

The arm of the research. To develop a way to perform the laparoscopic total gastrectomy with jejunal interposition (Longmire’s procedure).

Material and methods. The study presents the technology of laparoscopic total gastrectomy with a lymph node dissection D1α and jejunal interposition. After removal of the gaster with the tumor through a mini-laparotomy (2 inch), the jejunum was cut approximately45 cm distally to the ligament of Treitz. A circular stapler was used to perform an esophago-jejunostomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction using a standard technology. The second stage is forming a segment of the small intestine for jejunal interposition. The third stage is entering the head of the circular stapling apparatus into the stump of the duodenum on a probe retrogradely through the afferent loop of the small intestine. The fourth stage is stapled anastomosis between a free segment of the jejunum and the duodenum with the circular stapler. The procedure is finalized with hand-sewn anastomosis between the afferent and efferent loops of the small intestine.

Results. The presented technology was used to perform surgery on one patient. The increase in operative time did not lead to increased intraoperative blood loss and longer post-operative bed-days. After 1 year the patient shows no evidence of a tumor progression, manifestations of reflux esophagitis, and dumping syndrome.

 Conclusion. The proposed technology allows laparoscopic total gastrectomy with jejunal interposition via a mini-invasive technology.