Gastrectomy
(Medical Procedures and Examination)
This topic will help you learn more about gastrectomy and how to prepare for it.
What is a gastrectomy?
Gastrectomy is a medical procedure in which all or part of the stomach is surgically removed. Different techniques can be used to perform a gastrectomy, such as:
Open gastrectomy: A large incisionis made in the abdomento perform the surgery.
- Laparoscopic gastrectomy: Several smaller incisions are made, and surgical instruments are used.
- There are 4 main types of gastrectomy, depending on which part of the stomach needs to be removed:
- Total gastrectomy: The entire stomach is removed.
- Partial gastrectomy: The lower part of the stomach is removed.
- Sleeve gastrectomy: The left side of the stomach is removed.
- Esophagogastrectomy: The upper part of the stomach and a portion of the esophagus are removed.
When is gastrectomy performed?
- A total gastrectomy is most often used to treat cancer of the stomach or esophagus. A partial gastrectomy may be performed to treat:
- Life-threateningobesity
Stomach ulcers (peptic ulcers)
- Non-cancerous tumors
- Gastrectomy is usually an effective treatment for cancer and obesity.
- How do you prepare for a gastrectomy?
- You will be asked to sign a consent form giving permission to perform the procedure. Read the form carefully and ask questions if anything is unclear.
You will be asked when you last ate, as the procedure requires general anesthesia. You will need to avoid eating or drinking for 8 hours before surgery.
- Inform your doctor if you have any allergies to medications or anesthesia.
- Tell your doctor about all prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, herbs, and supplements you take.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking blood-thinning medications (anticoagulants), aspirin, or any drugs that affect blood clotting. You may be asked to stop these medications before the procedure.
- You may be given medicine to reduce stomach acid and dry secretions in your mouth and airways.
- Follow any other instructions provided by your doctor to prepare for the gastrectomy procedure.
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