Gastrectomy: Difference between revisions

Created page with "'''Gastrectomy''' refers to the surgical resection of the stomach. To maintain gastrointestinal function, gastrectomy must be followed by a form of reconstruction surgery, most commonly Roux-en-Y. == Indications == * Gastric cancer * Severe, complicated peptic ulcer disease * Weight loss (obesity) == Types == Partial gastrectomy (also called distal or subtotal gastrectomy) refers to resection of only the distal part of the stomach. It may be used for gastr..."