Langenbeck-Billrota Operation

Langenbeck-Billroth operation

The Langenbeck–Billroth operation is a surgical procedure used to remove the stomach and duodenum, or to remove part of the stomach and part of the duodenum. The operation was developed by German and Austrian surgeons in the early 20th century.

The purpose of the operation is to eliminate gastric and duodenal ulcers and improve the patient’s quality of life. It can also be used to treat other diseases such as stomach or duodenal cancer.

The procedure begins with an incision in the patient's abdomen, which is made in the area of ​​the stomach and duodenum. The surgeon then removes part of the stomach and part of the duodenum along with the ulcer. After this, he connects the remaining parts of the stomach and intestines using special sutures.

The operation can be performed either openly or using laparoscopy. The open method is more traumatic, but allows more precise control of the surgical process. Laparoscopy is less traumatic, but requires a longer recovery period.

After surgery, the patient must follow a diet and take medications to prevent the ulcer from recurring. He may also need to take antibiotics to prevent infections.

In general, Langenbeck–Billroth surgery is an effective method for treating gastric and duodenal ulcers. However, before performing it, it is necessary to carefully assess the patient’s condition and select the most suitable surgical method.

Laennec-Billroedts (Langenbecks-Billroedts) operation is associated with the fusion of the stomach and duodenum in the scar. This operation was discovered by the German surgeon Langerbeck to create an artificial ore intestine. The Laennge-Bingott operation is also called the Witt method or the Laennke-Birtum test. Performed if cecal rupture is confirmed.

The main goal of the LaEnngk-Bilroat operation is to restore the patency of the natural canal, i.e. partial artificial closure of two components of the intestinal tract - the duodenum and the cecum, connected to each other along the line of connection of the diaphragm with the liver. Following the connection, myelination of the nerve begins, namely, the formation of the sheath of the nerve trunk. Thus, the engraftment process is somewhat inhibited.