Kocher Gastroenterostomy

Kocher gastroenterostomy

Kocher (Cecum-en-Trophée): Performed by creating an anastomosis between the stomach and jejunum using a submucosal enterotomy. This is a bowel resection technique. The historical method of pancreas reconstruction was first proposed by Christian Daniel Kocher in 1862. This was an early operation used to treat elephantiasis anaerobic intestinal infections. The method became more popular by teaching students a method named after his student, Gideon Frank Gibson Kocher. This technique was also popularized by surgeon Charles Richard Coleman.

Purpose of the operation: An alternative for people who may be sensitive to the pain of a needle, as well as patients with gastric bleeding from erosions and