APR surgery primarily treats rectal cancer located in the lower part of the rectum. It involves removing the rectum, anus, and surrounding tissues and creating a permanent colostomy. A colostomy is an opening in the abdomen where waste exits into an attached bag.
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Radical gastrectomy total surgery, also known as total gastrectomy, involves removing the entire stomach. This procedure is mainly performed to treat stomach cancer or other severe conditions that cannot be managed with less invasive treatments. During the surgery, the stomach is removed and the esophagus is connected directly to the small intestine, bypassing the stomach.
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A subtotal gastrectomy, or partial gastrectomy, involves removing a portion of the stomach to treat conditions like stomach cancer, ulcers, and specific tumors. During the procedure, the surgeon removes the affected part of the stomach while keeping the healthy part intact. The remaining part is reconnected to the intestines to maintain normal digestion and nutrient absorption.
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A total gastrectomy involves removing the entire stomach, usually to treat conditions like stomach cancer, severe peptic ulcers, or certain genetic disorders. As a major procedure, it requires significant expertise to ensure successful patient outcomes.
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Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that involves removing the right side of the colon. It is primarily used to treat:
– **Colon Cancer:** When cancerous tumors are present on the right side of the colon.
– **Diverticulitis:** For severe cases unresponsive to medical treatment.
– **Inflammatory Bowel Disease:** Suitable for Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis affecting the right colon.
– **Polyps:** When large or precancerous polyps in the right colon require removal.
Compared to open surgery, laparoscopic right hemicolectomy offers benefits like less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery, allowing patients to return to normal activities sooner.
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Whipple surgery is a complex operation designed to treat pancreatic cancer, bile duct tumors, or non-cancerous conditions. It involves removing the head of the pancreas, duodenum (first part of the small intestine), gallbladder, and sometimes part of the stomach and the common bile duct. The remaining pancreas, bile duct, and intestines are then reconnected to maintain digestive function.
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Thymectomy is the surgical removal of the thymus gland, located behind the breastbone. It’s crucial for the immune system in childhood but shrinks with age. The surgery treats thymoma (a tumor in the thymus), myasthenia gravis (a neuromuscular disorder), and other autoimmune diseases. It can be done via open surgery, minimally invasive surgery, or robotic-assisted surgery.
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HITHOC involves delivering heated chemotherapy directly into the abdominal cavity to treat cancers originating or spreading in this region, such as ovarian, colorectal, and stomach cancers. The treatment starts with surgery to remove visible tumors, followed by the circulation of a heated chemotherapy solution within the abdominal cavity to enhance the drug’s effectiveness in killing cancer cells.
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Lung rib resection surgery, or thoracic rib resection, involves removing a rib or a part of it to treat conditions affecting the lungs, like tumors, infections, or trauma. This is often the last resort when other treatments have failed or the condition is severe. The surgery involves making an incision near the affected rib and carefully removing it or the required portion. The incision is then closed using sutures or staples. Technological advancements have made this surgery safer, less invasive, and have shortened recovery times.
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Pneumonectomy Surgery involves removing one lung due to severe conditions like lung cancer, serious lung infections, or cystic fibrosis. It’s a last-resort option when other treatments fail and the affected lung threatens the patient’s health.
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