A gastrectomy is a medical-surgical operation in which all or part of the stomach is surgically removed.
The stomach is a muscular and hollow organ of the digestive tract situated on the left side of the upper abdomen. It is one of the parts of the digestive system and functions as a vital digestive organ.
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Book an appointment with a gastrointestinal surgeon or general surgeon for a gastrectomy.
Before the surgery, you have to have some tests, such as surgical blood tests and body scans, as suggested by your doctor. This is done to determine your overall general health.
The doctor will review your medical history and check if you have any bleeding problems, allergies, if you are pregnant, any other medical conditions, etc.
You have to stop certain habits like smoking, chewing tobacco, and excess alcohol consumption, which can delay your recovery period.
An enema may be given to you one night before the surgery. You also have to do overnight fasting, and maybe intravenous fluid will be administered to keep you hydrated.
Depending on the operation type and your general health, the doctor will decide on your discharge from the hospital.
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Medicover Hospitals has some of the top surgical gastroneterologists who provide gastrectomy surgery to patients with varying medical needs. We are also equipped with world-class infrastructure, latest technologies and medical equipment to offer the finest level of surgical treatments and care at our center.
Get complete guidance and counselling on gastrectomy surgery along with complete pre- and post-operative plan.
Until you're able to eat and drink regularly again, nutrition will be administered intravenously or through a tube put through your tummy into the bowel. Many patients can start eating a light diet after a week of gastrectomy.
A gastrectomy is major surgery and the recovery period can be lengthy. You may be discharged in about 1 to 2 weeks after having a gastrectomy.
