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gastrectomy

[ UK /ɡɑːstɹˈɛktəmi/ ]
NOUN
  1. surgical removal of all or part of the stomach

How To Use gastrectomy In A Sentence

  • Subsequently, the patient underwent emergency laparotomy with partial gastrectomy.
  • The rise of another surgical treatment called sleeve gastrectomy has also eroded gastric band sales, although Mr. Pyott noted that the overall number of obesity-treatment procedures in the U.S. is under pressure, and he cited insurance hurdles as a key factor. Allergan Profit Up Amid Strong Botox Sales
  • For the study, researchers examined the surgical characteristics and oncologic outcomes of 30 patients who underwent laparoscopic gastrectomy and compared them to 30 patients who had open gastrectomies. Medindia Health News
  • For distal-third gastric cancer, patients may be able to undergo subtotal gastrectomy if biopsy reveals ‘intestinal-type’ adenocarcinoma.
  • Surprisingly, one study 20 showed that even in patients who had undergone gastrectomy, vitamin [B.sub.12] deficiency could be easily reversed with oral supplementation.
  • Isolated sleeve gastrectomy appears to result in greater weight loss than adjustable gastric banding.
  • Procedures after the discovery of these tumours have varied from mere follow up to radical gastrectomy.
  • He underwent an obesity surgery called "vertical gastrectomy" or "gastric sleeve," removing 75 percent of his stomach, according to the report. Nate Newton, Former Dallas Cowboys Offensive Lineman, Has Amazing Weight Loss (VIDEO)
  • A total gastrectomy was performed and was submitted to pathologic examination.
  • With sleeve gastrectomy, the stomach is reduced to about 15 per cent of its original size and in stomach stapling - which is often known as gastric banding - the band contains the size of the stomach and is adjustable. News round-up
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