Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A
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J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A · Jan 2011
Intracorporeal anastomosis using a Lapra-ty clip in laparoscopic distal gastrectomy: initial clinical experiences.
The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy, reliability, and performance of the Lapra-Ty clip (LTc) during intracorporeal Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy in a totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (TLDG). ⋯ The usage of LTc is safe and efficient for bowel anastomosis, especially TLDG in humans, and adoption of LTc may help to reduce overall operative times. Perhaps, most importantly, it can cover the disadvantages of TLDG by making TLDG more easily executable in gastric cancer.