Definition

1. Noun:
   • A surgical procedure to remove all or part of the stomach: "Gastrectomy" refers to an operation where a surgeon removes the stomach, either partially or entirely, typically to treat disease.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The patient underwent a total gastrectomy to treat advanced stomach cancer.
  • After the partial gastrectomy, his diet had to be carefully managed.
  • A gastrectomy is a major surgical procedure with a significant recovery period.

Advanced Usage

• "Subtotal gastrectomy": A surgical procedure where a significant portion, but not all, of the stomach is removed.
  • The surgeon performed a subtotal gastrectomy, preserving a small portion of the stomach.
• "Radical gastrectomy": An extensive surgical removal of the stomach along with surrounding lymph nodes and tissues.
  • The treatment plan included a radical gastrectomy to ensure complete removal of the tumor.

Variants and Related Words

• Gastric (adj): Pertaining to the stomach.
  • Gastric acid is produced in the stomach.
• Gastrostomy (n): A surgical opening created into the stomach, often for feeding.
  • A gastrostomy tube was placed to provide nutrition.

Synonyms

• Stomach resection: A more general term for surgical removal of part of the stomach.
• Gastric excision: A formal medical term for the surgical removal of stomach tissue.

Related Phrases

• To undergo a gastrectomy: To have the surgical procedure performed.
  • He had to undergo a gastrectomy following the diagnosis.
• Post-gastrectomy complications: Issues that can arise after the surgery.
  • The medical team monitored him closely for post-gastrectomy complications.

Related Terminology

• Bariatric surgery: Weight-loss surgery, some forms of which involve a gastrectomy (e.g., sleeve gastrectomy).
  • A sleeve gastrectomy is a common type of bariatric surgery.
• Anastomosis: The surgical connection created between remaining parts of the digestive tract after a gastrectomy.
  • After the gastrectomy, an anastomosis was made between the esophagus and the small intestine.

Noun

1. surgical removal of all or part of the stomach