Sapozhkova Gastrectomy

Sapozhkov's gastrectomy is a surgical operation developed by Soviet surgeon Konstantin Petrovich Sapozhkov in 1874. This surgery is used to treat stomach cancer and other stomach-related diseases.

Sapozhkov gastrectomy is one of the most difficult operations in surgery because it requires removal of the entire upper part of the stomach along with adjacent tissues and lymph nodes. The operation is performed through an incision in the abdomen and involves removal of the stomach, esophagus, pancreas, duodenum and adjacent lymph nodes.

The surgery has a high mortality rate and serious complications such as bleeding, infection, or scarring. However, it may be effective in treating some types of stomach cancer.

Most surgeons now prefer gentler treatments, such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy, which can be safer and more effective. However, in some cases, such as advanced stages of cancer, gastrectomy may be the only possible treatment option.