Gastrointestinal Surgery Glossary
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Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive approach using natural body openings.
abdominoperineal resection
Surgical removal of the rectum and anus through combined abdominal and perineal approaches.
esophageal atresia
Congenital condition where the esophagus ends in a blind pouch, preventing normal swallowing.
Hirschsprung disease
Congenital absence of enteric ganglia in a segment of colon, causing functional obstruction.
peritoneal carcinomatosis
Widespread metastatic cancer involving the peritoneal surfaces of the abdomen.
peritoneal cytology
Microscopic examination of peritoneal fluid for malignant cells during abdominal surgery.
peritoneal lavage
Irrigation of the peritoneal cavity with saline solution for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.