Precision Surgery for Restored Digestive Balance.
Duodenum surgery is performed to treat various conditions affecting the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine and connects the stomach to the jejunum (the next part of the small intestine). The duodenum plays a key role in digestion by mixing stomach contents with bile and pancreatic enzymes. Surgical intervention may be required to address blockages, tumors, ulcers, or injuries in this area.
Duodenal Ulcers: Severe chronic ulcers can erode the lining of the duodenum, potentially leading to complications like bleeding or perforation (a hole in the duodenum). Surgery may be needed if medication does not control the ulcers, if there’s a risk of bleeding, or if there’s a perforation.
Duodenal Obstruction or Blockage: A blockage in the duodenum can prevent food from passing through, often leading to nausea, vomiting, and pain. This can result from scar tissue, inflammation, tumors, or congenital conditions like duodenal atresia. Surgery may be necessary to remove or bypass the obstruction.
Duodenal Tumors and Cancer: Tumors, both benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous), can form in the duodenum. Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of duodenal cancer. Surgery is often the primary treatment to remove the tumor and may include removing a part of the small intestine.
Trauma to the abdomen can damage the duodenum, requiring emergency surgery to repair the tissue and prevent complications like infection or bleeding.
Duodenectomy involves the removal of part or all of the duodenum. If part of the duodenum is removed, the surgeon reconnects the remaining sections of the digestive tract. This surgery, typically used to remove tumors.
Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) is a complex surgery that removes the head of the pancreas, the duodenum, a portion of the bile duct, the gallbladder, and sometimes part of the stomach. This procedure used for cancer in the pancreas, bile duct, or duodenum that is located near the head of the pancreas.
Duodenojejunostomy: This procedure involves creating a direct connection between the duodenum and the jejunum, bypassing a blocked or narrowed portion of the duodenum. This procedure often performed in cases of duodenal obstruction due to scar tissue, congenital blockages, or inflammatory conditions.
Gastrojejunostomy: This surgery involves creating a new connection between the stomach and the jejunum, bypassing the duodenum entirely.
Duodenal Perforation Repair: when the duodenum has a hole due to ulcer or injury, the surgeon may close the perforation directly or use a patch to cover it.
Minimally invasive laparoscopy and open surgery are two methods to perform duodenum surgery. Your gastrointestinal surgeon will analyze and decide best suitable methods for Duodenum Surgery
In Ahmedabad, duodenum surgeries are performed by experienced surgical gastroenterologists. The cost of such procedures varies based on factors like
Dr. Nirav Vakani, recognized as the best gastroenterologist in Ahmedabad, is a leading expert in duodenum surgery with over a decade of experience. He specializes in treating complex duodenal conditions, including duodenal ulcers, obstructions, blockages, tumors, and cancer.
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