A surgical procedure to remove part of the stomach because of a cancerous tumor is called a ________.

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A gastrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the stomach, usually due to a cancerous tumor. A polypectomy is the removal of a polyp (usually benign growth) from the colon or other part of the body. Gastrostomy is the surgical creation of a new opening into the stomach for feeding purposes. Gastric stapling is a type of bariatric surgery to reduce the size of the stomach for weight loss purposes.

A Surgical Procedure to Remove Part of the Stomach Because