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Gastrectomy
Partial gastrectomy
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removal of part of the stomach
Sleeve gastrectomy
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removal of the left side of the stomach (usually performed for weight loss)
Antrectomy (30% resection)
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antrum: initial portion of the pylorus
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Gastrin is a peptide hormone that stimulates secretion of gastric acid (HCl) by the parietal cells of the stomach and aids in gastric motility
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released by G cells in the pyloric antrum of the stomach, duodenum, and the pancreas
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with truncal vagotomy as one of the surgical procedures for duodenal ulcer or pyloric channel ulcer
Hemigastrectomy (50% resection)
Subtotal gastrectomy (80% resection

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