👉 In surgery, a "gyrectomy" is a procedure where a patient's stomach is removed to make room for an endoscopic or laparoscopic procedure. This typically involves a small incision in the abdomen and a small tube called a gastrostomy tube inserted into the stomach to allow food to pass through. The purpose of this surgery is to treat conditions such as diverticulitis, which causes inflammation and obstruction of the intestines. However, it's important to note that surgical procedures