Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pancreaticoduodenectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) A major surgical procedure involving removal of the head of the pancreas, the duodenum, and often portions of the stomach and surrounding structures, typically performed to treat tumors or other diseases affecting the pancreatic head or periampullary region, with reconstruction of the digestive tract to restore continuity of bile, pancreatic, and gastric flow.
Meaning
(surgery) A major surgical procedure involving removal of the head of the pancreas, the duodenum, and often portions of the stomach and surrounding structures, typically performed to treat tumors or other diseases affecting the pancreatic head or periampullary region, with reconstruction of the digestive tract to restore continuity of bile, pancreatic, and gastric flow.
Word Forms
- pancreaticoduodenectomies
Synonyms for pancreaticoduodenectomy
Depending on context, synonyms include pancreatoduodenectomy, duodenopancreatectomy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pancreatoduodenectomy, gastropancreaticoduodenectomy, hepatopancreatoduodenectomy, duodenopancreatectomy, gastroduodenopancreatectomy, pancreatectomy.
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