surgical repair of the pylorus by enlarging the opening

(a)  

partial resection of the stomach with the formation of a new opening or anastomosis with either the duodenum or jejunum

(a)  

the complete removal of the stomach by the establishment of an anastomosis between the esophagus and jejunum

(a)  

the insertion of a gastric feeding tube by creating drainage from the stomach to the outside of the body

(a)  

the partial or total removal of the esophagus

(a)  

the severing or destruction of the right and left vagus nerves to decrease the production of gastric secretions

(a)  

a large portion of the stomach is bypassed and a gastric pouch created and continuity is re-established between the stomach and the jejunum

(a)  

the severance and removal of the appendix

(a)  

section of the large intestine is removed and continuity is restored with an anastomosis or creation of a colostomy

(a)