This is an operation that wraps the upper part of the stomach around the esophagus in order to prevent reflux. Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Same as Nissen Fundoplication but performed entirely by laparoscopy. This can be a small segment or almost the whole Esophagus.
Reconstruction is performed with stomach or small bowel.
Most commonly done for Stomach Cancer, but also for other tumors. A bypass is performed to relief blockage of the Stomach by cancer or ulcers. Feeding Gastrostomy Placement of a tube throughout the skin into the stomach to allow direct feeding. This is placed in case of swallowing problems. Bariatric surgery or stomach stapling for morbid obesity Operation aimed at reducing the capacity of the stomach to induce weight loss.