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Gastrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the stomach and reconnection to the small intestine. This surgery used to treat stomach cancer, noncancerous polyps, gastric ulcers, or a hole in the stomach wall. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and usually involves a seven to ten day hospital stay. If combined with other procedures, the stay can be lengthy.
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