Gastrectomy

Gastrectomy is a medical procedure where all or part of the stomach is surgically removed. Removing the stomach does not remove the body’s ability to digest liquids and foods.

Types of Gastrectomy

Total Gastrectomy

It is the complete removal of the stomach.

Partial Gastrectomy

The lower half part of the stomach is removed.

Sleeve Gastrectomy

The left side of the stomach is removed.

Oesophago Gastrectomy

The part of the oesophagus (gullet) and the upper part of the stomach are removed.

Signs & Symptoms of Gastrectomy Need

Benign (non-cancerous) tumors
Bleeding
Inflammation
Perforations in the stomach wall
Polyps (growths inside your stomach)
Stomach cancer
Ulcers (open sores in your stomach)

Treatment of Gastrectomy

Gastrectomy for Cancer

The only curative treatment for various forms of gastric or stomach cancer is the removal of the tumor. It may also involve the removal of lymph nodes in the surrounding area and a part of the stomach.

Gastrectomy for Ulcers

Ulcer patients who do not respond to medical therapy or develop a bleeding or perforated ulcer are treated with partial gastrectomy. Antrectomy (removal of a portion of the stomach) is another surgical procedure that may be used to treat severe ulcers.