Gastrointestinal Surgery Glossary

Diagnostic and therapeutic procedure combining endoscopy and X-ray to examine bile and pancreatic ducts.

Congenital condition where the esophagus ends in a blind pouch, preventing normal swallowing.

Surgical removal of part or all of the esophagus, typically performed for cancer or severe benign disease.

Endoscopic examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract including esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.

Postoperative separation or breakdown of the fascial layer closure, often requiring surgical repair.

Lower portion of the stomach between the body and pylorus, frequently involved in peptic ulcer disease and gastric malig...

Upper curved portion of the stomach above the level of the cardiac orifice, important in fundoplication procedures.

Blockage at the gastric antrum or duodenum preventing normal gastric emptying.

Surgical creation of a connection between the stomach and duodenum to bypass obstruction or restore continuity.

Surgical creation of a connection between the stomach and jejunum, bypassing the duodenum.

Surgical suturing or repair of the stomach wall, typically after perforation or injury.

Congenital abdominal wall defect resulting in bowel herniation outside the peritoneal cavity.

A surgically created opening into the stomach through the abdominal wall, typically for feeding access or decompression.

Surgical resection of diseased sigmoid colon with creation of end colostomy and closure of rectal stump.

Surgical division of the lower esophageal sphincter muscle to treat achalasia.

Achievement and maintenance of bleeding control during surgical procedures.

Surgical anastomosis between hepatic duct and jejunum, commonly performed in pancreaticoduodenectomy reconstruction.

Heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy delivered during surgery for peritoneal malignancies.

Congenital absence of enteric ganglia in a segment of colon, causing functional obstruction.

Surgical removal of the terminal ileum and cecum, commonly performed for Crohn's disease or right-sided colon pathology.

Surgical connection between terminal ileum and ascending colon, commonly performed after right hemicolectomy.

Bowel obstruction due to impaired intestinal motility rather than mechanical blockage.

Introduction of gas into a body cavity to create working space during surgery.

Telescoping of one segment of bowel into an adjacent segment, causing obstruction and potential ischemia.