Billroth Procedure

Billroth I & II Procedure

Billroth I: Also known as Gastroduodenostomy. A gastroduodenostomy is a surgical reconstruction procedure by which a new connection between the stomach and the first portion of the small intestine (duodenum) is created.

Billroth II: A gastrojejunostomy is a gastrojejunal anastomosis with duodenal closure. Subtotal excision of the stomach with closure of the proximal end of the duodenum and side-to-side anastomosis of the jejunum to the remaining portion of the stomach.