The application of enhanced recovery after surgery in total gastrectomy: a propensity score-matched analysis

Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the feasibility and safety of our enhanced recovery after surgery protocol including early oral intake and omitting nasogastric tube (NGT) placement after total gastrectomy. Methods We analyzed 182 consecutive patients who underwent total gastrecto...

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Main Authors: Kozo Yoshikawa, Mitsuo Shimada, Takuya Tokunaga, Toshihiro Nakao, Masaaki Nishi, Chie Takasu, Hideya Kashihara, Yuma Wada, Toshiaki Yoshimoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-023-03034-5