What is Gastrectomy?
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Gastrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the stomach. It is performed as a treatment for stomach cancer and may also be used for a bleeding gastric ulcer, and noncancerous growths.
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How do members experience Gastrectomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stomach cancer | 25 | 0 | |
| Esophageal cancer | 1 | 0 | |
| Gastrointestinal bleeding | 1 | 1 | |
| Obesity | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Stomach pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 0 |
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