Objective To investigate the feasibility of No.12 alymph nodes dissection by using dissecting scissors in radical gastrectomy.Methods A total of 243 patients receiving D2 radical gastrectomy by using dissecting scissors were performed No.12 alymph nodes dissection during operation.Results Each patient was dissected 2.2±0.6No.12 alymph nodes averagely.The metastasis rate was 14.4%(35/243).The dissection lasted for(3.5±1.5)minutes.No gallbladder necrosis,bile leakage,postoperative jaundice,bleeding or other c...