Comparing Conventional and Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Cancer


Abstract in English

To compare total and subtotal gastrectomy performed by laparoscopic technique with those performed by open surgery, and to determine whether laparoscopic surgery has an important role and advantages in gastric resection.

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