Total Gastrectomy in Maharashtra
Compare hospitals and surgeons offering Total Gastrectomy in Maharashtra. Estimated cost: ₹2,50,000 – ₹7,00,000.
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What is Total Gastrectomy?
Surgical removal of the entire stomach primarily for stomach cancer
4-6 hours
10-14 days
6-8 weeks
₹2,50,000 – ₹7,00,000
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Why Total Gastrectomy Is Needed
Total gastrectomy is performed primarily for stomach cancer that involves a large portion of the stomach or is centrally located, and occasionally for severe, uncontrollable bleeding ulcers or hereditary diffuse gastric cancer syndrome where the whole stomach is removed preventively.
Signs You May Need Total Gastrectomy
Warning signs include unexplained weight loss, persistent upper abdominal pain, early satiety (feeling full after eating very little), difficulty swallowing, vomiting, and blood in the stool or vomit — all warranting prompt evaluation, especially in someone with a family history of gastric cancer.
Types of Total Gastrectomy
The main techniques are open total gastrectomy through a large abdominal incision, and minimally invasive laparoscopic or robotic-assisted total gastrectomy, both followed by reconstruction, commonly a Roux-en-Y esophagojejunostomy, to reconnect the digestive tract after the stomach is removed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How will I eat without a stomach?
The intestine is reconnected directly to the esophagus, and patients adapt to eating smaller, more frequent meals; a dietitian typically helps guide this transition.
Will I need vitamin supplements for life?
Yes, since the stomach is needed to absorb vitamin B12 and iron properly, lifelong supplementation, often B12 injections, is required after total gastrectomy.
Is this surgery curative for stomach cancer?
When the cancer is caught before it has spread widely, total gastrectomy combined with chemotherapy can offer a good chance of long-term survival — your oncologist can discuss your specific prognosis.
How long is the hospital stay and recovery?
Hospital stay is typically 10-14 days given the complexity of the surgery, with full recovery taking 6-8 weeks or longer.
What are the risks?
Risks include leakage at the reconnection site, nutritional deficiencies, and dumping syndrome (rapid gastric emptying causing digestive symptoms), all managed with dietary adjustments and close follow-up.