Resektce

Resektce, commonly spelled resekce in Czech and Slovak, is a surgical procedure that removes part of an organ or tissue. The term is derived from Latin resectio and is used in medical languages to describe cutting out and excising a portion of a structure, often with a view to treat disease or relieve symptoms.

The scope of resektce is broad. It encompasses partial organ removals, segmental resections, and more extensive procedures such as lobectomy or partial pancreatectomy, depending on the organ involved. Resections may be performed through open surgery, laparoscopic or thoracoscopic approaches, and increasingly through endoscopic techniques for certain mucosal lesions. In many cases, the operation is followed by reconstruction, such as an anastomosis to restore continuity of the nearby tissues or tubular structures.

Indications for resektce include malignant tumors where removing the affected tissue is curative or palliative, benign tumors causing symptoms, inflammatory or diverticular disease, and some traumatic injuries. The choice of technique and extent of resection depend on the disease, location, and the goal of preserving function.

Procedure and recovery typically involve preoperative assessment, planning of resection margins, anesthesia, the surgical approach, removal of the targeted tissue, and any necessary reconstruction. Postoperative care focuses on pain control, preventing infection, monitoring for complications, and gradual return to function. Potential risks include bleeding, infection, leakage at reconnections, and organ dysfunction.

See also: resection, surgical oncology, minimally invasive surgery.