Gastrectomy Transpleural

Gastrectomy is an operation to completely remove the stomach by removing along with it the ligaments that feed the stomach and the surrounding fatty tissue.

Gastrectomy is used for stomach cancer. It is performed on children only in emergency cases when the stomach tumor is growing rapidly. The greatest difficulty is the removal of a tumor in the antrum of the stomach.

Gastrectomy is a surgical operation that involves removing the stomach along with all its contents. The essence of the operation is the complete and correct removal of the entire organ along with its omentum and duodenum.

Total gastrectomy is recommended for patients if they are diagnosed with gastrinoma - excessive secretion of gastric juice. This type of cancer, regardless of the degree of malignancy and aggressiveness, always requires total gastrectomy.

Before the procedure, the surgeon conducts a thorough examination of the patient's body to assess the overall health of the patient. The patient may need consultations with a neurologist, psychiatrist, gastroenterologist, anesthesiologist, or oncologist. An extensive blood test will also be performed. If there is doubt about the condition and functioning of the patient's heart or respiratory system, he is prescribed an ECG, chest X-ray and ultrasound of the abdominal organs. In some cases, a study such as FGDS is required.

Gastrectomy is performed only for clearly indicated indications and in strictly specified cases. All possible risks to the patient's life must be carefully weighed before the operation. Treatment is also not provided to those patients who have certain contraindications to the procedure. After the operation, the patient receives several months of rehabilitation. This period involves scrupulous adherence to nutritional rules,