Question:
What is the difference between Proximal and Distal surgeries?
Ive seen these terms a couple of times, and have know idea what they mean. — Jaymi B. (posted on December 29, 2001)
December 29, 2001
Those terms refer to the length of intestine bypassed. Proximal means less
bypassed than distal. For much more detailed information go the the library
on this site and type these terms into the search, you will find a wealth
of information concerning these. Hope this helps. Shelley
— Shelley.
December 29, 2001
I asked my surgeon this question and he told me that proximal was 100cms
bypassed and distal was 150cms. He only does the distal on patients who
need to lose over a certain amount.I also asked him if he transected the
stomach and he said yes, because he found that non transected patients ran
the risk of leakage and disruption..so make sure you know what type you are
having.
— garyzgurl
December 29, 2001
My surgery was Oct 1, and was open RNY distal. Distal meanng my surgeon
bypassed 220cm .....or 7ft to be precise...........I have had great weight
loss......Hope his helps
— Gregory H.
December 29, 2001
My surgery was Oct 1, and was open RNY distal. Distal meanng my surgeon
bypassed 220cm .....or 7ft to be precise...........I have had great weight
loss......Hope this helps
— Gregory H.
December 29, 2001
There are MANY, MANY questions and answers about the definitions of
proximal and distal in the Library. Please take a moment to look through
the library before posting your questions! This would keep the redundancy
down a great deal.
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