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Laparoscopic Gastrectomy

Laparoscopic Gastrectomy

Laparoscopic Gastrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the stomach (e.g., partial, total, sleeve) to treat cancer, ulcers, or polyps.
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Key Information

A Gastrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the stomach, a muscular organ that receives food from the esophagus and secretes acid and enzymes to digest food.
The procedure is performed to treat conditions such as stomach cancer, bleeding gastric ulcers, a perforation (hole) in the stomach wall, and benign polyps.
The main types of gastrectomy include Partial Gastrectomy (removal of only part of the stomach), Total Gastrectomy (removal of the entire stomach, connecting the esophagus directly to the small intestine), Sleeve Gastrectomy (removal of the left side), and Esophagogastrectomy (removal of the upper stomach and part of the esophagus).
The Laparoscopic Gastrectomy approach offers several advantages, including a shorter hospital stay, shorter recovery time, less pain from the incisions, and a faster return to normal diet and work or normal activity.

About Laparoscopic Gastrectomy

A gastrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the stomach.

The stomach is a muscular organ located on the left side of the upper abdomen and receives food from the esophagus. As food reaches the end of the esophagus, it enters the stomach through a muscular valve called the lower esophageal sphincter. The stomach secretes acid and enzymes that digest food.

  • Stomach Cancer
  • Bleeding Gastric Ulcers
  • Perforation (Hole) in the Stomach Wall
  • Benign Polyps

There are several approaches our surgeon can adopt to perform a Gastrectomy. His chosen procedure and technique depend on the condition he is treating:

  • Partial Gastrectomy:
    Is the removal of only part of the stomach. The remaining portion then continues with its digestive role.
  • Total Gastrectomy
    Is when the entire stomach is removed; the esophagus is connected directly to the small intestine, where digestion now begins. Patients must make significant dietary changes when a total gastrectomy is performed.
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Is the removal of the left side of the stomach but does not involve any rearrangement of intestines. This can reduce your stomach’s volume by up to 75%, and is usually performed using keyhole surgery. The remaining part of your stomach is pulled upwards and resealed using stitches. This creates a much smaller and longer stomach that looks like a banana.
  • Esophagogastrectomy
    Is used to remove the upper section of the stomach and part of the esophagus.
    The lower part of your stomach is pulled upwards and attached to the end of your esophagus.
  • A Billroth Procedure
    • Billroth I (gastroduodenostomy): Connects the stomach to the duodenum.
    • Billroth II (gastrojejunostomy): Connects the stomach to the jejunum.

Is performed for severe gastric ulcers involving the duodenum, the pylorus, the lower portion of the stomach, may be removed along with the all or part of the duodenum, the upper portion of the small intestine. It is a standard treatment for ulcer disease, stomach cancer, injury and other diseases of the stomach. This was first described by Theodor Billroth, the pioneer in modern surgery.
Billroth I & Billroth II
Billroth I is also called gastroduodenostomy. It involves the partial gastrectomy or removal of the antrum and pylorus of stomach) with anastomosis of the gastric stump to the duodenum. Billroth II is also called gastrojejunostomy. It involves the partial gastrectomy or removal of the antrum and pylorus of stomach) with anastomosis of the gastric stump to the jejunum.

Results are different for each procedure and each patient. Some common advantages of Laparoscopic Gastrectomy surgery are:

  • Shorter hospital stay
  • Shorter recovery time
  • Less pain from the incisions
  • Faster return to normal diet
  • Faster return to work or normal activity
  • Better cosmetic healing

Follow-up after surgery is extremely important and our surgeons at GMS are committed to providing all the post surgical care you need.

Laparoscopic Gastrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the stomach (e.g., partial, total, sleeve) to treat cancer, ulcers, or polyps.

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Doctors performing Laparoscopic Gastrectomy

All procedures at GMS Cyprus are performed by internationally recognized surgeons from Israel, the EU, and the US. Each selected for their exceptional qualifications, surgical expertise, and commitment to patient care.

Our doctors are leaders in their fields, with extensive experience in advanced techniques and consistently high success rates. They work closely with our medical board and patient support team to ensure each treatment is safe, effective, and tailored to the individual.

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Testimonials

Ilanit Boker

Ilanit Boker

I happily recommend the services of the GMS team. I needed a unique procedure which is not performed in Israel and I turned to them. 

Over a telephone conversation with GMS representative Roy, I felt caring attention and confidence that he would help in everything. He accompanied us throughout the entire process, before the flight and even after. 

In addition to Roy, we would like to sincerely thank Oriya, our allocated Israeli speaking patient coordinator of the company in Cyprus. 

Even before our departure, Oriya was in touch with us helping with any issues and made sure that we arrived fully prepared – taking into account the smallest details; even to the point of finding out our food preferences, and despite the late hour of our arrival at the hotel, she ensured an exquisite meal was waiting for us in the room. Oriya greeted us upon arrival and truly made us feel like we were her personal guests. She accompanied us throughout the entire day of the operation – attentively, with endless care and continued patience.

I felt like I had a good friend with me in the hospital. This kind of treatment doesn’t happen very often… At the end of the day we parted, hugging each other, and Oriya gave recommendations on where to go and what to do in the time remaining before returning home.

I just don’t have enough words to thank GMS and Oriya for everything. I can only recommend with a reassurance that those who need it should use their services.

Almog Brand

Almog Brand

When I was looking for information about palm surgery, I found many recommendations about Dr. Amir Oron. After a consultation with Dr. Amir, I was surprised to learn that my health insurance does not guarantee that he will be the surgeon to perform the procedure.

That is when I contacted GMS, who explained how I could have the surgery performed by the physician of my choice – which gave me peace of mind. It is very important for me to share my experience, as the service I received through GMS exceeded any similar experience in Israel: From the beginning I was assigned a GMS representative from Israel, who explained in detail what my experience would be and answered all my questions about the operation and the treatment process. (Thanks, Roy!)

All I had to do was fill out the application form. GMS representatives took care of everything themselves!

They contacted the insurance company on my behalf and even had them check the status of the application until the financial commitment for the surgery was received. We agreed with on the surgical date, booked the flights at a convenient time for me, and also dealt with the hotel reservation. The GMS staff even reviewed the menu and took any dietary restrictions into consideration on my behalf.

We were picked up from the airport in Larnaca, Cyprus where we met the wonderful Oria, who accompanied us throughout the entire visit and took care of every detail; from registration to preparation for the operation.

This is essentially a VIP service that made the entire experience relaxed and stress-free.
The assigned coordinators continued caring after my return to Israel. They were interested in my recuperation post-operatively and also ensured all financial matters were dealt with; all this, by the way, without any commissions or payouts on my part, but directly with my insurance.
In a word – an amazing experience!
In short – I recommend it!

Thank to GMS, thank you Roy, thank you Uriah and thank you Dr. Oron.

Nirit Shortz-Raphael

Nirit Shortz-Raphael

I do not even know where to start!!
Overall, the service exceeded all my expectations!

Roy – thank you for your patience, quick responses (minutes!), availability, caring and clear explanations! You are inimitable! Oriya – you are amazing! Thank you for every smile, hug, help, guidance, explanation… really! You are simply amazing!

Every time I was asked by friends and family about the surgery, I immediately started talking about your amazing service! I felt warmth and love, and everyone who was with me felt the same!
We never stop talking about you, and really, only good things!

You have entered our hearts!
Thank you very much for everything! I hope to see you in the future, under different circumstances.

Nadav Ben-Ezer

Nadav Ben-Ezer

When one thinks of “Medical Operation” overseas, the last thing that comes to mind is a “Great Experience”, but this is exactly what I have experienced, going through a prostate removal procedure via GMS Cyprus. With their professional and compassionate approach, the GMS Cyprus team provides to the confused and worried patient a complete transparent VIP envelop, which takes care of all the logistics involved in “Medical Tourism” for the patient and their escort, as well as assembling a world class international medical team and medical facilities suitable to treat the medical diagnosis at hand.

From the first time the medical situation was diagnosed, and the first contact was made, the GMS team was there to remove the hassle and understand my concerns and worries about the medical issue and being far from home, and they handled every detail of the logistics of travel, insurance company requirements and medical preparations. From first arrival at the luxurious hotel, assigned to the first night and for my personal escort, the GMS management, Udi and Clair, has treated me as family away from home and personally came to greet me and attend firsthand to all my needs and requests. To top it all, they assigned their own personal escort, the wonderful Aia, which was available 24/7 and door to door to handle any need and detail and helped interface with the local hospital team.

I want also to recommend the choice of the hospital at Limassol, which is modern and clean, and of course GMS team have in advance reserved a private and spacious room and nominated a local doctor, which was familiar with my case and participated in the treatment and which came often to check my condition and parameters.

To summarize, I would not go so far as to wish such treatment to anybody, but if you must go through the medical procedure, the VIP treatment provided by GMS is a legitimate alternative, combining easy logistics, professional medical treatment by your own doctor, modern hospital, relaxed overseas experience and personal compassionate escorting to ease and sweeten the experience.

Dorit

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