Gastrointestinal Debulking Surgery is a procedure designed to reduce the size of tumors in the gastrointestinal tract, often performed in cases of advanced cancer. The goal is to alleviate symptoms, improve the effectiveness of other treatments like chemotherapy, and enhance the patient’s quality of life.

The surgery can involve removing parts of the stomach, intestines, or colon, depending on the location and extent of the cancer. Debulking may also involve the removal of lymph nodes or other affected tissue.

Postoperative care includes pain management, monitoring for complications like infection or bleeding, and providing nutritional support. Patients may need chemotherapy or radiation therapy as follow-up treatments.

Gastrointestinal debulking surgery plays a crucial role in managing advanced gastrointestinal cancers, improving patient outcomes by reducing tumor burden and relieving symptoms like pain and obstruction.