Duodenotomy

Duodenotomy is a surgical operation in which an incision is made in the wall of the duodenum (lat. duodenum) to gain access to its lumen.

The operation can be performed for different indications:

1. To remove foreign bodies trapped in the intestinal lumen
2. To stop bleeding from a duodenal ulcer
3. To create an anastomosis between the duodenum and the stomach or small intestine
4. To open a tumor located in the wall of the duodenum

During a duodenotomy, the surgeon makes a small incision in the abdominal wall, then cuts the duodenal wall longitudinally or transversely. After performing the necessary manipulations in the intestinal lumen, the defect in its wall is sutured tightly.

Duodenotomy is a complex operation that requires highly qualified surgeons, careful preoperative preparation and postoperative care. If all conditions are met, the result of the operation is usually favorable.

Duodentomy, or duodenotomy, is a surgical operation to remove the duodenum for the purpose of treating tumors, performing organ-preserving operations for tumors of the pancreas and bile ducts, as well as for correcting malformations of the biliary tract.