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Removal of the tumor, often with removal of the surrounding lymph nodes, is the only curative treatment for various forms of gastric (stomach) cancer.
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How is a gastrectomy done?
A gastrectomy is a surgical procedure where a portion or all of the stomach is removed. It is typically done under general anesthesia, and the surgeon makes incisions in the abdomen to access and remove the diseased part of the stomach. The remaining part of the stomach is then connected to the small intestine to restore digestive function.
What is the survival rate for gastric cancer after gastrectomy?
Overall survival after gastrectomy for gastric cancer varies greatly by the stage of disease at the time of surgery. For early gastric cancer, the five-year survival rate is as high as 80-90%; for late-stage disease, the prognosis is bad.
What risks are associated with gastrectomy?
Depending on the extent of surgery, the risk for postoperative death after gastrectomy for gastric cancer has been reported as 1-3% and the risk of non-fatal complications as 9-18%.
What characteristics does a successful gastrectomy have?
Overall survival after gastrectomy for gastric cancer varies greatly by the stage of disease at the time of surgery. For early gastric cancer, the five-year survival rate is up to 80-90%; for late-stage disease, the prognosis is bad. For gastric.
Where can I learn more about gastrecomy surgery?
A gastrectomy surgery is generally for cancer or ulcers of the stomach, not weight loss. You can learn more about it here: http://www.healthcommunities.com/gastrectomy/overview-surgical-procedure-gastrectomy.shtml. You can also look at other forms of bariatric surgery here: www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com and find the type that might be right for you.
What conditions are treated by gastrectomy?
stomach cancer bleeding gastric ulcer perforation of the stomach wall noncancerous polyps
What is the accented syllable for gastrectomy?
gastRECtomy.
What type of biopsy is done for breast cancer?
fnac test
What is a total gastrectomy?
Removing the entire stomach is done only for resistant Zollinger-Ellison syndrome or extensive cancers.
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 type of research is done to find a cure for cancer?
There is a lot of research being done to find a cure for cancer. This research includes studying current cancer cells, genetics, and using experimental treatments.
Why do a total gastrectomy rather than partial for a cancerous tumor?
The initial diagnosis of gastric carcinoma often is delayed because up to 80 percent of patients are asymptomatic during the early stages of stomach cancer. Unfortunately, in the United States, many cases of gastric cancer are discovered only after local invasion has advanced. These factors may not always be accurately assessed by the preoperative staging work-up before resection. If the tumor is classified as T2, then partial gastrectomy may be warranted. Traditional surgical approaches attempt to maintain a 5-cm margin proximally and distally to the primary lesion. If there is perforation of the visceral peritoneum covering the gastric ligaments or the omentum, the tumor should be classified T3. Patients who have undergone subtotal gastrectomy have an increased risk of gastric cancer recurrence, requiring the use of more aggressive surgical approaches to attempt to remove involved lymph nodes. The most common postoperative complication is tumor recurrence. Five-year survival rates for postresection early gastric cancer have been reported to be as high as 90 percent. Total gastrectomy is recommended if the biopsy shows "diffuse-type" carcinoma. Middle-third gastric cancer always requires total gastrectomy. Current operative mortality rates are reported to be as low as 1 to 3 percent.
