[Application of three-dimensional laparoscopy in radical gastric cancer surgery].

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To explore the application of three-dimensional (3D) high-definition (HD) laparoscopy in radical operation for stomach carcinoma. METHODS: A total of 12 cases of radical operation for stomach carcinoma were performed under 3D laparoscopy. The procedures included total gastrectomy (n = 6) and distal gastrectomy (n = 6). The operative duration, intraoperative blood loss, number of lymph node harvested, postoperative first flatus day and time of food intake were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS: All cases were successfully operated without complications. The operative duration was 180-210 min, blood loss 50-150 ml, number of lymph node harvested 32-54 and postoperative first faltus day 1-3 days. Also all cases could take fluids at Days 4-5 postoperation. CONCLUSION: 3D laparoscopic radical operation for gastric cancer may be performed safely and effectively with decreased surgical difficulties.