Gastroduodenostomy

Posted On: 05-27-2015

What is Gastroduodenostomy?

During gastroduodenostomy, a new connection is formed between the stomach and the duodenum. This procedure sometimes follows the removal of part or all of the stomach.

Also Known As:

Stomach surgery
Small intestine surgery
Stomach cancer surgery
Hemigastrectomy
Billroth I

Conditions Treated with Gastroduodenostomy:

Gastroduodenostomy may be utilized in cases of gastric obstruction, gastrointestinal reconstruction surgery, stomach ulcers, stomach cancer, pyloric stenosis and benign stomach tumors.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Gastroduodenostomy:

There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to gastroduodenostomy. Laparoscopic gastroduodenostomy and gastrojejunostomy are surgical alternatives.

Anesthesia with Gastroduodenostomy:

Gastroduodenostomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Gastroduodenostomy:

Possible risks following gastroduodenostomy include infection, bleeding, scarring, blood clots, dumping syndrome and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience an incisional hernia, malabsorption, abdominal pain and persistent vomiting.

Prognosis after Gastroduodenostomy:

The prognosis for a positive end result following gastroduodenostomy is good in cases of pyloric stenosis and gastric obstruction. However, the survival rate for stomach cancer is low.

Recovery from Gastroduodenostomy:

Total recovery from gastroduodenostomy takes several weeks to several months.