TableĀ 4

Life after surgery

All PILs
n=32 (%)
Pain31 (96.9)
Fatigue20 (62.5)
Eating and drinking30 (93.8)
Nausea/vomiting8 (25.0)
Bowel dysfunction20 (62.5)
Reflux11 (34.4)
Dumping syndrome12 (37.5)
Continuing weight loss11 (34.4)
Return of dysphagia13 (40.6)
Physical function23 (71.9)
Emotional function9 (28.1)
Sexual function7 (21.9)
Role function*12 (37.5)
  • *Encompassing any mention of role function; for example, social, family or occupational.

  • PIL, patient information leaflet.