title: [Stapler reconstruction after total gastrectomy contrasted with manual anastomosis].
abstract: A personal series (1985-1987) of 22 cases of total gastrectomy for cancer is analysed, a comparison being made between 11 cases treated with manual anastomosis and 11 reconstructed using a stapler. The advantages and disadvantages of the various techniques are examined and although no substantial difference is noted between the two reconstructive modalities, at least as regards morbidity and mortality, stress is laid on the unquestionable advantages of mechanical staplers. These are essentially speed of execution, suture perfection and excellent long-term results.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gullà
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Serafini
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Micheletti
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Gullà
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Tristaino
mesh_terms: D004944:Esophagoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005743:Gastrectomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery*; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques
vernacular_title: La ricostruzione con Stapler dopo gastrectomia totale a confronto con l'anastomosi manuale.