Intraoperative leak testing (IOLT) significantly reduced postoperative anastomotic leakage (PAL) incidence compared to no intraoperative leak testing (NIOLT) in gastric cancer surgery. IOLT was associated with lower rates of anastomotic-related complications and reoperations. These findings suggest that IOLT is a promising tool to improve postoperative outcomes in gastric cancer surgery, emphasizing the need for further investigation before potential inclusion in future clinical guidelines.
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