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Gastrointestinal Oncology Glossary

100 terms total — 2 showing — Last updated 26 Oct 2026

Kocher maneuver

Professional Technical IVT

A surgical technique involving mobilization of the duodenum and pancreatic head by dividing lateral peritoneal attachments.

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Broders grading system

Advanced Technical IVT

A histological grading system for gastrointestinal cancers based on the degree of cellular differentiation.

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carcinoembryonic antigen

Intermediate Technical IVT

A glycoprotein tumor marker elevated in various gastrointestinal malignancies, particularly colorectal cancer.

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