CASE DISCUSSION
Case Discussion on Purpose of Gastrectomy
Presented from India by Dr. Bhavin Vasavada0
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Case Description
Gastrectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of all or part of the stomach. This procedure is usually performed to treat various conditions such as stomach cancer, ulcers, and obesity. A case discussion on gastrectomy typically involves a group of healthcare professionals who...
Case Summary
- Gastrectomy procedures primarily involve total or partial removal of the stomach, often indicated for gastric cancer, most commonly adenocarcinoma. While gastric cancer survival rates have improved, advanced-stage diagnoses remain a challenge due to non-specific early symptoms. Surgical intervention is typically offered for localized cancers without metastasis, sometimes preceded or followed by chemo-radiation therapy.
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Dr. Bhavin Vasavada
Alumni- Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial HospitalConsultant Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon Shalby Multispeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad
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