Resection of the stomach

A loyalty program is available for surgical interventions in the hospital, which makes treatment even more affordable.

Gastric resection – is an operation to remove a part of the organ affected by a tumor or other disease. During its implementation, an anastomosis is also formed: the undamaged part of the stomach is connected to the jejunum or duodenum. Thus, the natural movement of food through the digestive tract is restored.

The extent of the resection is determined individually depending on the stage of stomach cancer, as well as the size and location of the tumor.

There are the following types of surgery:

• partial resection – remove from 1/3 to 1/2 of the stomach;

• extensive resection – remove 2/3 of the organ;

• subtotal – remove 4/5 of the stomach;

• total-subtotal – remove more than 90% of the organ.

Doctors determine which type of surgery will be optimal for the patient based on the results of the examinations.

In “Oxford Medical” gastric resection is performed:

• laparoscopically – this is a minimally invasive operation, which is accompanied by minimal damage to healthy tissues and has an easier and shorter rehabilitation period;

• laparotomy method – This is a classic open-access operation that may be necessary for large and inconveniently located tumors, as well as acute conditions.

All operations are performed by top-class surgeons with over 20 years of experience, using the latest expert-grade equipment.

Indications for gastric resection are:

• malignant and benign neoplasms;

• chronic peptic ulcer disease in case of ineffectiveness of conservative therapy and high risk of complications;

• perforation of the stomach wall;

• hypertrophic pyloric stenosis;

• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

To determine the size and location of the tumor or assess other pathological changes before surgery, the following are performed:

• gastroscopy with simultaneous biopsy for histological analysis of a tissue sample;

• stomach radiography with contrast enhancement;

• CT of the abdominal organs and other examinations as indicated.

Immediately before surgery, in order to exclude contraindications to anesthesia and high risks of complications, general and biochemical blood and urine tests, blood tests for group and Rh factor, for coagulation, for hepatitis B, C, HIV and syphilis, as well as electrocardiography (ECG) are also prescribed.

2-3 days before hospitalization, the patient is recommended special diet: it is allowed to eat light meals, semi-liquid or liquid consistency.

Gastric resection is a rather complicated operation. Some patients may experience bleeding, inflammation of the anastomosis area, peritonitis, indigestion, anemia and some other complications.

To minimize the risk of complications, Oxford Medical doctors conduct a comprehensive examination of the patient and strictly adhere to all protocols for preparation, surgery and postoperative care. But even so, the possibility of complications in surgery cannot be completely ruled out. In case of emergency situations, we have created all the conditions for providing assistance to patients with acute conditions, including equipment for monitoring and supporting vital body functions.

Shortly after the operation, the patient is transferred to a comfortable single or double room. As a rule, bed rest is recommended on the first day. You can get up only after a doctor's examination.

After a few hours, the patient may be allowed to drink some water. You can only eat for the next day, but only according to the recommended diet.

Recovery after surgery can last from several weeks to several months. It all depends on the extent of resection, the use of laparoscopic or laparotomic techniques, the presence of concomitant diseases and other individual characteristics of the patient.

As for nutrition, after completing the rehabilitation stages, it is recommended to adhere to the following principles:

• eat in small portions at least 5 times a day;

• drink no more than 200 ml of water or other drink at a time;

• cook dishes by boiling, baking or steaming;

• eat warm food, not too hot or cold.

The condition of each patient is individual, so after the operation the doctor gives personal instructions. They may differ from the general rules and are more important. How the rehabilitation period will go depends on following these recommendations.

To prevent diseases of the digestive system, experts recommend leading a healthy lifestyle and eating a balanced diet, giving up bad habits, maintaining a normal weight, not taking medications without a doctor's prescription and for longer than the prescribed time, and regularly undergoing a medical examination if you have chronic pathologies.

At “Oxford Medical” all operations are performed in a high-tech surgical department. The operating rooms are equipped with new equipment from leading manufacturers of medical equipment. It allows us to perform even the most complex operations, as well as effectively provide assistance in acute conditions.

The surgeons of our medical center have the highest medical category and more than 20, 30 and even 40 years of experience.

Thanks to the availability of modern equipment and highly qualified surgeons, most stomach operations are performed laparoscopically. It allows us to minimize damage to healthy tissues, thereby contributing to faster and easier rehabilitation.

The cost of gastrectomy depends on several factors. The main one is the complexity of the operation. Depending on the indications, the patient may be recommended a partial, extensive, subtotal or total-subtotal resection.

It also matters how the operation is performed - laparoscopically or laparotomy. A separate cost item is preoperative diagnostics and treatment during the rehabilitation period.

Only a doctor can provide a more detailed explanation of the cost of gastric resection to the patient after conducting examinations. You can find out the prices of surgical treatment at “Oxford Medical” here.

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