Overview
Surgery to remove part or all of the stomach to treat cancer.
General Information
- Organ removed: Stomach (partial or total)
- Purpose: Treat gastric cancer
- Duration: 3–5 hours
- Hospital stay: 7–10 days
- Anesthesia: General
- Recovery: Weeks to months
Why it’s done
- Stomach cancer
- Bleeding or obstruction from tumor
Types of Surgery
- Subtotal Gastrectomy
- Total Gastrectomy
- Lymph node removal often included
Before Surgery
- Nutrition consult
- Stop NSAIDs, blood thinners
- Pre-op endoscopy/CT scan