Gastro Surgery

Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, also known as gastro surgery, is a specialized field of surgery focused on the digestive system. This includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. The main objectives of GI surgery are to diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, disorders, and conditions affecting these organs.

Procedures in GI surgery can range from minimally invasive techniques, like laparoscopic surgery, to more extensive open surgeries. Common conditions treated by GI surgeons include
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Hernias
  • Gallstones and gallbladder disease
  • Appendicitis
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis)
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Diverticulitis
  • Liver diseases, including tumors and cirrhosis
  • Pancreatic diseases, including cancer and pancreatitis

GI surgeons work closely with gastroenterologists, oncologists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive care for patients with digestive system conditions.

The scope of Gastro Surgery includes:

The scope of gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, or gastro surgery, is extensive and encompasses a wide range of surgical procedures targeting the organs of the digestive system. Here are key areas and procedures within this specialty:
Esophageal Surgery
  • Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Esophagectomy for esophageal cancer
  • Surgery for achalasia and other motility disorders
  • Hiatal hernia repair
Stomach Surgery
  • Gastrectomy for stomach cancer
  • Gastric bypass and other bariatric surgeries for obesity
  • Treatment of peptic ulcers and bleeding
  • Procedures for gastric outlet obstruction
Small Intestine Surgery
  • Resection for Crohn's disease and other inflammatory conditions
  • Treatment of small bowel obstructions
  • Tumor removal
Colorectal Surgery
  • Colectomy for colon cancer
  • Surgery for diverticulitis
  • Treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis)
  • Hemorrhoidectomy and treatment of anal fissures and fistulas
Liver Surgery
  • Hepatectomy for liver cancer and metastatic disease
  • Liver transplantation
  • Treatment of liver cysts and abscesses
Pancreatic Surgery
  • Pancreatectomy for pancreatic cancer
  • Treatment of pancreatitis and pancreatic cysts
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure)
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Surgery
  • Cholecystectomy for gallstones and gallbladder disease
  • Surgery for bile duct obstructions and tumors
  • Treatment of cholangiocarcinoma
Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures for various GI conditions
  • Endoscopic surgery for certain tumors and other disorders

Hernia Repair

  • Inguinal, femoral, umbilical, and incisional hernia repairs
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy
  • Upper endoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for biliary and pancreatic disorders
Emergency GI Surgery
  • Treatment of acute conditions like perforations, obstructions, and bleeding

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