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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2026; 18(9): 121953
Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121953
Published online Sep 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121953
Modified Kamikawa anastomosis after proximal gastrectomy: A narrative review
Zhuo-Ran Du, Liang Zong, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Changzhi People’s Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi 046000, Shanxi Province, China
Cai-Wen Yan, Department of Gastroenterology, Changzhi People’s Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi 046000, Shanxi Province, China
Zhi-Jun Chen, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Jincheng General Hospital, Jincheng 048000, Shanxi Province, China
Co-corresponding authors: Zhi-Jun Chen and Liang Zong.
Author contributions: Du ZR, Chen ZJ, and Zong L conceived and designed the review; Du ZR and Yan CW performed the literature search and drafted the manuscript; Chen ZJ contributed to literature interpretation and technical discussion; Zong L critically revised the manuscript for important intellectual content; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript. Chen ZJ and Zong L contributed equally to this manuscript and are co-corresponding authors.
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Corresponding author: Liang Zong, MD, PhD, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Changzhi People’s Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Changzhi Medical College, No. 502 Changxing Road, Changzhi 046000, Shanxi Province, China. 250537471@qq.com
Received: April 7, 2026
Revised: May 30, 2026
Accepted: July 1, 2026
Published online: September 27, 2026
Processing time: 163 Days and 3.2 Hours
Revised: May 30, 2026
Accepted: July 1, 2026
Published online: September 27, 2026
Processing time: 163 Days and 3.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Modified Kamikawa anastomosis is a simplified form of the Kamikawa double-flap technique for digestive tract reconstruction after proximal gastrectomy. By preserving the anti-reflux valve mechanism while reducing technical complexity, the modified Kamikawa anastomosis can reduce reflux and anastomotic complications and improve postoperative recovery. This minireview summarizes current technical refinements, clinical indications, perioperative safety, functional outcomes, and remaining evidence gaps, emphasizing the need for multicenter prospective studies and longer oncological follow-up.