Gastropexy Explained

Gastropexy is a surgical operation in which the stomach is sutured to the abdominal wall^[1] or the diaphragm. Gastropexies in which the stomach is sutured to the diaphragm are sometimes performed as a treatment of GERD to prevent the stomach from moving up into the chest.

See also

• Laparoscopic surgery

Notes and References

1. Web site: gastropexy - Definition from Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary . 2008-03-24 . https://archive.today/20120722031045/http://medical.merriam-webster.com/medical/Gastropexy . 2012-07-22 . dead .