Total Gastrectomy
Total Gastrectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of the whole stomach along with a portion of the distal esophagus, proximal duodenum, and associated lymph nodes.
Also known as Total Gastrectomy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0161899 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Stomach | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |