Kocher manoeuvre
Kocher Manoeuvre
The Kocher manoeuvre (pronounced: KOH-ker muh-NOO-vr) is a surgical procedure used primarily in the field of gastroenterology. It was named after the Swiss surgeon Emil Theodor Kocher, who first described the technique in the late 19th century.
Etymology
The term "Kocher manoeuvre" is derived from the name of its inventor, Emil Theodor Kocher, a Swiss surgeon who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1909 for his work on the physiology, pathology, and surgery of the thyroid gland.
Procedure
The Kocher manoeuvre involves the mobilization of the duodenum, an important part of the digestive system, by incising the peritoneum (the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity) to allow access to the retroperitoneal structures behind it, such as the pancreas and bile ducts. This procedure is often used in operations involving the gall bladder, pancreas, and bile ducts.
Related Terms
- Emil Theodor Kocher: Swiss surgeon who first described the Kocher manoeuvre.
- Duodenum: The first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, leading to the jejunum.
- Peritoneum: The serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs.
- Retroperitoneal: Situated or occurring behind the peritoneum.
- Pancreas: A large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum.
- Bile ducts: The ducts that convey bile from the liver and gall bladder to the duodenum.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kocher manoeuvre
- Wikipedia's article - Kocher manoeuvre
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