What is transvaginal appendectomy? In treating acute appendicitis, transvaginal appendectomy, which involves removing the appendix through the vagina, is one option. Transvaginal appendectomy is an evolving surgical procedure that involves the removal of the appendix through the vaginal route. It is one of the three types of appendectomy—apart from traditional open appendectomy and laparoscopic appendectomy—that …
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What is transvaginal cholecystectomy? Transvaginal cholecystectomy is a surgery in which the gallbladder is removed through the vagina. Transvaginal cholecystectomy is a novel surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder through the vaginal route. It is one of the three types of cholecystectomy—apart from the traditional open cholecystectomy and laparoscopic cholecystectomy—that is done to treat patients with an inflamed gallbladder (cholecystitis). …
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What is a single-port surgery? A single-port appendectomy technique involves the removal of the appendix (appendectomy) using a single-port laparoscopic surgery. A single-port surgery is performed through a single incision (cut) in the navel. It is less invasive surgery than traditional laparoscopic surgery. The major advantages of single-port surgery are minimal scarring, less discomfort, faster recovery and fewer complications. What …
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What is a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)? A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) connects the hepatic vein and portal vein in the liver with a stent. A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is an artificial connection that is created by a radiologist between two veins (hepatic vein and portal vein) in the liver. These veins are connected by a …
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What is distal pancreatectomy? A distal pancreatectomy involves surgical resection of the body and tail of the pancreas. A pancreatosplenectomy (pancreaticosplenectomy) or spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy is performed to surgically treat the pancreatic disease of the tail and body. A distal pancreatectomy involves surgical resection of the body and tail of the pancreas with or without splenectomy. There are various surgical …
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How do they fix a perforated duodenal ulcer? Ulcers can be treated with a surgical procedure called Omental patching. Omental patching is a surgical procedure for treating perforated ulcers. It is also called a Graham patch after the surgeon who first performed this technique. This procedure uses a patch of the omentum to repair the injury because it is durable. Omental …
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What is a longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy (Puestow procedure)? In a longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy (LPJ or Puestow procedure), the surgeon creates an artificial passage connecting the pancreas to the second part of the small bowel (jejunum). A longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy (LPJ or Puestow procedure) is a surgical procedure to create an artificial passage connecting the pancreas to the second part of the small bowel …
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What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lowest part of the rectum and anus. They are also called piles. Hemorrhoids can be treated by hemorrhoidectomy or stapled hemorrhoidopexy. The most accurate explanation for the development of hemorrhoids is that they appear due to the abnormal sliding of the veins at your bottom because of sustained straining during passing …
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What is an Ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery? An ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (J-pouch) is a surgical procedure to restore the stomach and bowel (gastrointestinal) continuity after the surgical removal of the large bowel (the colon and rectum). An ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery treats the stomach and bowel. Many conditions, including inflammatory diseases, cancer or infection, may necessitate the complete surgical …
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What is a gastrostomy tube or G-tube? A gastrostomy tube (G-tube) is a feeding tube that is placed into the abdomen to provide nutrition or medication to the patients who are unable to feed themselves. A gastrostomy tube (G-tube) feeds nutrition or medication into the abdomen. A G-tube is placed through a small cut in the abdominal wall via a …
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