This study is intended to investigate whether roux-en-y bypass surgery is superior to conventional loop gastrojejunostomy for Malignant gastric outlet obstruction in terms of tolerance to solid food intake. We hypothesize that roux-en-y bypass will be associated with improved solid food intake in the first 30 days after surgery.
Provision of signed and dated informed consent form.
Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study.
Male or female aged ≥18 years old.
Patients with a diagnosis of malignant gastric outlet obstruction. i. Defined as malignant cancer growth of any organ origin in the area of the distal stomach or duodenum preventing normal gastric emptying as determined by symptoms and cross-sectional imaging studies.
Patients that have had previous treatment for malignant gastric outlet obstruction.
Patients with MGOO deemed to benefit more from endoscopic stent placement rather than surgery for symptom relief. This assessment will be at treating surgeon's discretion.