Vagotomy

Vagotomy is a surgical procedure in which a nerve in the stomach wall, the vagus nerve, is cut to treat certain gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. This procedure stops the electrical signal that stimulates the stomach's production of acid, allowing the tissue to heal and reducing pain and discomfort. Vagotomy is typically used to treat peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and gastroparesis. It has proven to be a safe, effective way to reduce side effects caused by excessive stomach acid production and can prevent the need for long-term medical treatment.