Gastrectomy

It is the complete removal of the stomach.

The lower half part of the stomach is removed.

The left side of the stomach is removed.

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

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.

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.

The surgeon gains access to the stomach via an incision in the abdomen.

The ligaments connecting the stomach to the spleen and colon are severed.

The duodenum is clamped and separated from the bottom of the stomach or pylorus. The end of the duodenum is stitched closed.

The stomach itself is clamped, and the portion to be removed is severed.

The remaining stomach is attached to the jejunum, another portion of the small intestine.