For gastrectomy procedures, there is a need to more reliably predict whether a total or partial gastrectomy is necessary prior to performing the operatation in order to reduce the total procedure time and provide the patient with more accurate information.

For gastrectomy procedures, there is a need to more reliably predict whether a total or partial gastrectomy is necessary prior to performing the operatation in order to reduce the total procedure time and provide the patient with more accurate information.