AB17. Robot-assisted resection for cancer in the remnant stomach: a report of 11 cases

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the technical feasibility and clinical therapeutic effects of robot-assisted resection for cancer in the remnant stomach (CRS).

Methods: Robot-assisted resection was performed on 11 patients with CRS. Patient demographics, operative data and short-term effect were examined and a short-term follow-up was also performed.

Results: All operations were performed by an experienced surgeon successfully without intraoperative mortality. D2 radical resection of remnant stomach was performed on nine patients, and palliative resection was performed on two patients. There were two cases of conversion from robotic surgery to open surgery. Roux-en-Y esophagojejunostomy was performed in all cases for digestive tract reconstruction.

Conclusions: Robot-assisted resection of GSC is technically feasible and has good short-term outcomes. The results of long-term follow-up are needed to confirm the feasibility of robotic remnant gastrectomy.