Navigating Complications in Laparoscopic vs. Open D2-Gastrectomy (LOGICA Trial): Comprehensive Index Offers No Extra Perks

Researchers delved into the LOGICA trial, scrutinizing complications after gastric cancer surgery. Comparing Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI) and Clavien-Dindo Classification (CDC), they discovered no significant difference in complication burden between laparoscopic and open D2-gastrectomy. The verdict? While both indices correlated for hospitalization, ICU-stay, and reoperations, the CCI brought no extra flair, advising against its use post-gastrectomy. In the realm of gastric battles, CDC remains the reigning champ for assessing postoperative complications.

Journal Article by Triemstra L, de Jongh C (…) Ruurda JP et 6 al. in Eur J Surg Oncol

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