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After a patient undergoes a partial gastrectomy what procedure follows?

After a patient undergoes a partial gastrectomy, a nasogastric tube is attached to keep the stomach empty. Complete recovery from a partial gastrectomy can take several weeks.


Is gastrectomy a gastric resection?

Yes it means resection of the stomach. When part of the stomach is removed it is called partial gastrectomy and when the whole stomach is removed, it is called total gastrectomy


What does gastrectomy mean?

During the sleeve gastrectomy, 85% of the stomach is removed and it takes the shape of a sleeve. You can read more about the procedure at http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/gastric-sleeve/


What the medical terms for Excision of the stomach?

The medical term for the excision of the stomach is "gastrectomy." This procedure involves the surgical removal of all or part of the stomach and may be performed for various reasons, including cancer, ulcers, or obesity. Depending on the extent of the surgery, it can be classified as a total gastrectomy (removal of the entire stomach) or a partial gastrectomy (removal of a portion of the stomach).


What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a gastrectomy?

Surgery for peptic ulcer is effective, but it may result in a variety of postoperative complications. After gastrectomy, as many as 30% of patients have significant symptoms. An operation called highly selective vagotomy is now preferred.


What is the accented syllable for gastrectomy?

gastRECtomy.


A patient lying horizontally on his belly is in what position?

The patient is in the prone position.


What is CPT Code 43775?

Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)


Why positioning patient to FOWLER'S?

Why position the patient in Fowler


How do you position patients for panorex?

how do you position patient forpanorex


Where can I find more information on gastric sleeve gastrectomy?

www.verticalsleevetalk.com is an excellent resource for people considering a gastric sleeve gastrectomy. There you can find a reliable forum populated with other people at all stages of a gastric sleeve gastrectomy.


What is the medical term meaning removal of part or all of the stomach?

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