Gastrointestinal Oncology Glossary

100 terms total — 3 showing — Last updated 26 Oct 2026

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Kocher maneuver

Professional Technical IVT

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

26 Oct 2026

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Intermediate Technical IVT

The anatomical structure where the common bile duct and pancreatic duct join before entering the duodenum.

ampulla hepatopancreatic ampulla

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Advanced Technical IVT

Cancer arising from the ampulla of Vater, where the bile and pancreatic ducts meet.

cancer of ampulla of Vater periampullary carcinoma

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Advanced Technical IVT

Malignant tumors arising in the anatomical region surrounding the ampulla of Vater.

periampullary tumor periampullary neoplasm

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Glossary terms, with category, difficulty and definition
Term	Category	Difficulty	Definition
ampulla of Vater IVT	Technical Term	Intermediate	The anatomical structure where the common bile duct and pancreatic duct join bef...
ampullary carcinoma IVT	Technical Term	Advanced	Cancer arising from the ampulla of Vater, where the bile and pancreatic ducts me...
periampullary carcinoma IVT	Technical Term	Advanced	Malignant tumors arising in the anatomical region surrounding the ampulla of Vat...

Glossary Stats

Total terms 100

IVT eligible 98

Verified 0

intermediate 32

advanced 25

professional 43