Vagotomy

Vagotomies are surgical procedures in which the autonomic nerve supplying internal organs is cut or divided and excised. In our country, these operations are performed mainly for peptic ulcers, chronic pancreatitis or duodenal cancer. Most often, vagotomy is performed with a vagotomy (proximal, medial or lateral).

Vagotomies help reduce secretion, dilate blood vessels, accelerate gastric emptying and improve the outflow of bile. After such an operation, the function, motility and innervation of the stomach are preserved. This does not lead to fasting, and the person can eat any food.