Duret Gastropexy

Duret gastropexy is a surgical procedure used to prevent the stomach from protruding into the abdominal cavity. It was first described by French surgeon Henri Duret in 1889.

Duret gastropexy is performed by fixing the stomach to the diaphragm and abdominal wall using special sutures. This helps prevent stomach displacement and reduce the likelihood of developing a hernia.

The operation is performed under general anesthesia and takes about 1-2 hours. After the operation, the patient remains in the hospital for several days to monitor his condition.

Currently, dure gastropexy is rarely used, since there are more effective methods for treating gastric hernia. However, if the patient has contraindications to other treatments, dure gastropexy may be the only way to prevent gastric prolapse.