Billroth's operation I

Billroth's Operation I is a surgical procedure named after its developer, Theodor Billroth, a 19th-century Austrian surgeon. It is also known as gastroduodenostomy, and is one of the two types of gastrectomy procedures Billroth developed, the other being Billroth's Operation II.

History[edit | edit source]

Theodor Billroth first performed the operation in 1881. He was a pioneer in the field of gastroenterology, and his work laid the foundation for modern gastric surgery. Billroth's Operation I was a significant advancement in the treatment of gastric cancer and peptic ulcer disease.

Procedure[edit | edit source]

In Billroth's Operation I, the lower part of the stomach (antrum) is removed, and the remaining part is directly connected to the duodenum. This is done to treat conditions such as gastric cancer or peptic ulcer disease that affect the lower part of the stomach. The procedure aims to restore the normal passage of food from the stomach to the duodenum.

Indications[edit | edit source]

Billroth's Operation I is indicated for patients with gastric cancer located in the lower part of the stomach, and for those with peptic ulcer disease that is not responsive to medical treatment. It may also be performed in cases of gastric bleeding, perforation, or obstruction.

Complications[edit | edit source]

Possible complications of Billroth's Operation I include anastomotic leak, dumping syndrome, and malabsorption. Long-term complications may include anemia due to malabsorption of vitamin B12, and osteoporosis due to malabsorption of calcium.