Is resecting the stomach the same thing as transecting ?

Sorry, if the topic and sub-topic are a little off..it's a generalized question, but if anyone had any specifics regarding Dr. Tillman in Colorado that would definitely help me! I plan to switch back to One Health HMO from Kaiser Colorado. (Don't use Kaiser Colorado, unless you have no choice or the patience of Job). I am researching Dr Tillman who now does the lap RNY and when I called his office to ask if he transected the stomach, rather than just stapled, the assistant/receptionist Beth didn't know what I was talking about...After I explained it more, she said that he did re-sect the stomach, but I don't know if that's synonymous with transection or if she's talking about something completely different! Please let me know! I still need to find out if Dr. Tillman will let me do a medial or distal lap RNY or if he just chooses based on his own guidelines, but I want to make sure all the other bases are covered first. ( When I asked about the distal, medial, proximal issue I was told I need to discuss that w/Dr Tillman so it does at least sound like it's decided case by case. If anyone has asked Dr. Tillman about this as well, please let me know that as well!) Thanks, Anita

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