Ati lpn med surg proctored exam
Which of the following surgical procedures is most likely treatment for a patient with gastric cancer?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Gastrorrhaphy: This means suturing of the stomach, usually done for perforations, not cancer. B. Gastrectomy: A gastrectomy (partial or total) is the standard surgical treatment for gastric cancer, removing the tumor and affected tissue. C. Gastroplasty: This is a bariatric procedure for weight loss, not cancer treatment. D. Gastric stapling: Also a weight-loss surgery, used for morbid obesity, not cancer management.
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