Sugiura procedure

Sugiura Procedure

The Sugiura Procedure (pronunciation: soo-gee-oo-rah) is a surgical procedure used in the treatment of esophageal varices, a condition often associated with cirrhosis of the liver.

Etymology

The procedure is named after Dr. Masao Sugiura, a Japanese surgeon who first described the technique in 1973.

Procedure

The Sugiura procedure involves the creation of a thoracic esophagogastric devascularization and esophagogastric anastomosis to control bleeding from esophageal varices. The procedure is typically reserved for patients with severe portal hypertension who are not candidates for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) or other less invasive procedures.

Related Terms

• Esophageal varices
• Cirrhosis
• Portal hypertension
• Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)
• Esophagogastric devascularization
• Esophagogastric anastomosis

See Also

• List of surgical procedures
• List of eponyms in medicine

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Sugiura procedure
• Wikipedia's article - Sugiura procedure

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