NIH MeSH · D005743Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
Gastrectomy
Also known asGastrectomies
Definition
Excision of the whole (total gastrectomy) or part (subtotal gastrectomy, partial gastrectomy, gastric resection) of the stomach. (Dorland, 28th ed)
MeSH classification
- E04.210.419
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Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y
A Y-shaped surgical anastomosis of any part of the digestive system which includes the small intestine as the eventual drainage site.
Appendectomy
Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Balloon Enteroscopy
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Common questions about Gastrectomy
What does Gastrectomy mean in medicine?
Excision of the whole (total gastrectomy) or part (subtotal gastrectomy, partial gastrectomy, gastric resection) of the stomach. (Dorland, 28th ed) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Gastrectomy known by any other names?
Yes. Gastrectomy is also referred to as Gastrectomies in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Gastrectomy sit in the medical classification?
Gastrectomy falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.210.419). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D005743) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗