Laparoscopic Gastrectomy in Delhi

Gastrectomy may be used to treat:

• Cancer of the esophagus
• Non Cancerous tumors.
• Bleeding ulcers.
• Inflammation.
• Perforation of the stomach wall 
• Polyps,  severe peptic or duodenal ulcers
• Obesity that is severe and life-threatening.

Gastrectomy may be classified into three categories.

Partial gastrectomy

During a partial gastrectomy, the surgeon will remove the lower half of your stomach. They may also remove nearby lymph nodes if they contain cancer cells.

The surgeon will close off your duodenum during this surgery. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine to receive partially digested food from the stomach. The remaining PART of your stomach will then be linked to your bowel.

Complete gastrectomy

This procedure, also known as total gastrectomy, completely removes the stomach. Your esophagus will be connected directly to your small intestine by your surgeon. Normally, the esophagus links your throat to your stomach.

Sleeve gastrectomy

During a sleeve gastrectomy, up to three-quarters of your stomach may be removed. Your surgeon will trim the side of your stomach to turn it into a tube shape. As a result, the stomach becomes smaller and longer.

There are two methods for doing a gastrectomy. All of these procedures are carried out under general anesthesia. This means you’ll be in a deep sleep during the procedure and won’t be able to feel any discomfort.

Open surgery

A single large incision is used in open surgery. To get access to your stomach, your surgeon will pull aside skin, muscle, and tissue.

Laparoscopic surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is minimally invasive surgery. It requires small incisions and the use of specialized instruments. This treatment is less painful and results in a faster recovery time. It is also referred to as “keyhole surgery” or “laparoscopically assisted gastrectomy” (LAG).

Open surgery is frequently recommended than LAG. It is a more sophisticated surgery with a reduced complication rate.

To address some illnesses, such as stomach cancer, your surgeon may prescribe open surgery rather than laparoscopic surgery.

The length of your recovery following a gastrectomy will be determined by the extent of the procedure. Typically, a hospital stay of 6-12 days is required. A nasogastric tube (NG tube) may be inserted via your nose and into your stomach/intestine to empty stomach contents. You may need nutrition administered through an intravenous (IV) line or a feeding tube. For a short while, you may need a bladder catheter to empty your bladder. Your doctor will remove the tubes and change your diet as you recover.

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