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Quality Of Life Of Post-Gastrectomy Patients: A Study In Indonesia's National Central Hospital, Herlan Napitupulu, Agi S. Putranto

The New Ropanasuri Journal of Surgery

Introduction. Several studies suggest gastrectomy is associated with deterioration in a patient's quality of life (QOL). This study is conducted to assess the impact of distal (DG), proximal (PG), or total (TG) gastrectomy and the cause of disease on a patient's QOL.

Method. This retrospective study was conducted in dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital with collected data from the medical records throughout July-September 2020. Inclusion criteria were patients after proximal, distal, or total gastrectomy for a tumor or any non-tumor indications. They were assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire Abbreviated Version (WHOQOL-BREF). Collected data were …

Preoperative Ca 19-9 Level As Additional Predictor Of Pancreatic Head Adenocarcinoma Resectability, Pasihulizan Pasihulizan, Agi S. Putranto

The New Ropanasuri Journal of Surgery

Introduction. Determining eligibility criteria for resection is the basis of pancreatic head adenocarcinoma treatment planning, yet the currently used CT scan only has 80% accuracy as its primary modality. This study aimed to investigate preoperative CA 19-9 level use to help predict resectability of pancreatic head adenocarcinoma.

Method. Determining eligibility criteria for resection is the basis of pancreatic head adenocarcinoma treatment planning, yet the currently used CT scan only has 80% accuracy as its primary modality. This study aimed to investigate preoperative CA 19-9 level use to help predict resectability of pancreatic head adenocarcinoma.

Results. There were …