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Gastrectomy
Definition Gastrectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the stomach. Description The surgery is done while you are under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free). The surgeon makes a cut in the abdomen and removes all or part of the stomach, depending on the reason for the operation. The intestine is then re-connected to the remaining stomach (partial gastrectomy) or to the esophagus (total gastrectomy). After controlling the blood supply, the opening is closed with stitches. Indications Gastrectomy is used to treat bleeding, inflammation, non-cancerous tumors, or cancer. Risks Risks for any anesthesia include: - Reactions to medications
- Problems breathing
Risks for any surgery include: Expectations after surgery How well a patient does after surgery depends on the underlying condition. Review date: 10/16/2006 Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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