MBBS, MS - General Surgery, Fellowship In Advanced Laparoscopic colo-rectal & Robotic Surgery, FICS - General Surgery, Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery(FMAS) & Reproductive Medicine, Fellowship in Laser Varicose Vein Surgery
General Surgeon, Mumbai
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29 years experience
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Which of the following gastrointestinal surgery is also known as Whipple s procedure?
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Whipple s procedure, also known as the pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a complex surgical procedure commonly used to remove tumors in the pancreas. This surgical procedure is named after Allen Oldfather Whipple, an American surgeon, for pioneering the procedure. The Whipple procedure is a difficult surgery which poses severe risks and complications. However, this procedure often turns out as a lifesaver for many patients with pancreatic cancer.
Which of the following procedures is related to weight loss surgery?
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Roux-en-Y anastomosis is one of the most common procedures for weight loss surgery. It is a gastric bypass surgery which reduces the size of the stomach, limiting its capacity to hold the food. The Roux-en-Y procedure is also used for hepaticojejunostomy, choledochojejunostomy, and pancreas transplant and reconstruction.
Which of the following is a type of lower gastrointestinal surgery?
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Lower gastrointestinal surgery includes the colorectal and small intestine surgery. Colorectal surgery is used to treat the disorders related to rectum, anus, and colon. Pancreaticoduodenectomy, esophagectomy, and hepatectomy are a part of the upper gastrointestinal surgery. Pancreaticoduodenectomy is a surgical procedure most often used to remove the tumor from the pancreas. Esophagectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the esophagus. Hepatectomy is the surgical resection of the liver.
Which of the following procedures is not a type of upper gastrointestinal surgery?
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Laparoscopic rectopexy is a type of lower gastrointestinal surgery, which is performed to treat rectal prolapse. Rectal prolapse is a condition in which the rectum loses its support. Generally, the rectum is secured with the help of stitches, often along with the mesh. Oesophagectomy, hepatectomy, and hernia surgery are the upper gastrointestinal surgeries.
Nissen fundoplication is a surgical procedure used to treat patients suffering from which of the following conditions:
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Nissen fundoplication is an open gastrointestinal surgical procedure used to treat patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This procedure is performed via laparoscopic surgery to strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter. The upper part of the stomach (fundus) is wrapped around the lower end of the esophagus and stitched in place. This reinforces the closing function of the lower esophageal sphincter.
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