What is Stomach Resection?
Stomach resection is a procedure performed by surgeons, involving the complete or partial removal of the stomach through surgery, and stomach resection is divided into four types.
- Total Stomach Resection: The entire stomach is removed.
- Partial Stomach Resection: The lower part of the stomach is removed.
- Gastrectomy: A part of the esophagus is removed along with the upper part of the stomach.
- Gastric Sleeve: Involves removal of the left portion of the stomach.
What Happens During Stomach Resection?
The stomach is located in the middle region of the digestive system between the esophagus above and the small intestine below, and during stomach resection, the surgeon connects the esophagus to the duodenum in the case of total stomach resection, or connects the esophagus to the remaining part of the stomach in the case of partial stomach resection. This means that the digestive system will continue to function, but with lower efficiency than before resection.
What Are the Reasons for Stomach Resection?
- Stomach Cancer.
- Esophageal Cancer.
- Obesity threatening the patient's life.
- Benign tumors inside the stomach.
- Gastric ulcers or peptic ulcers.
- Bleeding inside the stomach.
- Gastritis.
