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Gastrectomy (Stomach Cancer)
Gastrectomy: Treating Stomach Cancer
Oncological gastrectomy removes part or all of the stomach, along with the surrounding lymph nodes, to treat stomach cancer. It is different from the sleeve gastrectomy performed for obesity.
What is Gastrectomy (Stomach Cancer)?
Depending on where the tumor is, the surgeon removes part of the stomach (partial gastrectomy) or the whole stomach (total gastrectomy), along with nearby lymph nodes (lymphadenectomy). The digestive tract is then reconstructed. Chemotherapy is often offered before and after surgery.
Multidisciplinary Care
Your file is discussed by a team of surgeons and oncologists. The price shown is a starting price: it is confirmed after the file review, depending on the stage and extent of surgery. Follow-up after you return home is coordinated with your usual oncologist.
When is Gastrectomy (Stomach Cancer) used?
The indication is confirmed after reviewing your complete medical file: gastroscopy with biopsy and pathology report, chest-abdomen-pelvis CT scan and, where applicable, chemotherapy reports. The file is reviewed by the medical team, who confirm that surgery is the right treatment for your situation.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the treatment work?
Anesthesia
General anesthesia.
Duration
About 3 to 5 hours.
What happens after treatment?
Hospital stay of 7 to 10 nights. Eating resumes gradually in small, frequent meals, with dietary follow-up. Vitamin B12 supplements are needed after a total gastrectomy. Flying home is usually possible after about 3 weeks, with the surgeon's approval.
How long do results last?
Analysis of the removed tissue determines the stage and the next steps of treatment. The body adapts to the new digestive tract over the following months.