Perirenal fat thickness as a predictor of postoperative complications after laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Background Laparoscopic distal gastrectomy is used widely in surgery for gastric cancer. Excess visceral fat can limit the ability to dissect the suprapancreatic region, potentially increasing the risk of local complications, particularly pancreatic fistula. This study evaluated perirenal fat thickn...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2020-10-01
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| Series: | BJS Open |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs5.50338 |