What does "Laparoscopic antecolic antegastric Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with EEA anastomosis" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
This is a type of weight loss surgery that is performed using a camera and small tools inserted through small cuts in the abdomen. The surgeon creates a small pouch at the top of the stomach and connects it directly to the middle part of the small intestine, bypassing the rest of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine. This makes the patient feel full more quickly and absorb fewer calories. The terms "antecolic" and "antegastric" refer to the pathway the surgeon creates, and "EEA anastomosis" refers to the method used to connect the stomach and intestine.
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