The most common jejunostomies are those performed to support nutrition (feeding jejunostomies). A segment of the jejunum is brought out to the skin as a stoma, or a specialised feeding tube is inserted into the jejunum and exits through the abdominal wall. This allows...
Gastrectomy is one of the principal surgical approaches used in the management of stomach conditions that do not respond to conservative treatment. It is the operation of choice for malignant gastric tumours, complicated chronic peptic ulcer disease, and selected...
Acute appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, located at the beginning of the large intestine in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. It is a very common condition, affecting all age groups, in both men and women worldwide. Symptoms include: • Loss of...
In colorectal surgery, stomas of the large intestine are often created on the abdominal wall in various locations. They may be performed electively or as emergency procedures. The most common indications for colostomy formation include: • Colorectal malignancy •...
In the context of colorectal surgery, stomas of the large intestine are often created on the abdominal wall at various sites. They may be performed electively or as emergency procedures. The most common conditions requiring colostomy formation include: • Colorectal...
Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (Ta-TME) Transanal total mesorectal excision (Ta-TME) is a modern, minimally invasive technique for the surgical management of rectal cancer, particularly in cases where pelvic anatomy makes access challenging with conventional...
