Annals of surgery
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Meta Analysis
Pouch Versus No Pouch Following Total Gastrectomy: Meta-analysis of Randomized and Non-randomized Studies.
The aim of the study was to assess the impact of pouch reconstruction on perioperative outcomes, postprandial symptoms, nutritional and anthropometric parameters, and overall quality of life after total gastrectomy for gastric malignancy. ⋯ Pouch creation improves long-term functional and nutritional outcomes after total gastrectomy, without greater perioperative morbidity.