Glossary
Body mass index (BMI): An indicator of the body fat based on the height and weight of the individualLaparoscope: A surgical instrument used for keyhole surgeries
Atherosclerosis: Thickening of the wall of arteries due to deposition of plaque leading to their narrowing
Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas
Mortality: Death
Morbidity: A diseased state
Gastroesophageal perforation: Opening up of the sutured junction of the stomach and the food pipe
Anastomotic stricture: Narrowing at the site of surgery
