Gastrectomy

Definition

Gastrectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the stomach.

Indications

Gastrectomy is used to treat bleeding, inflammation, non-cancerous tumors, or cancer.

Expectations after surgery

How well a patient does after surgery depends on the underlying condition.

Risks

Risks for any anesthesia include:

  • Reactions to medications
  • Problems breathing

Risks for any surgery include:

  • Bleeding
  • Infection
Gastrectomy - series
Gastrectomy - series
Review Date: 10/16/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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