Gastrointestinal Surgery

Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery is a specialized field of surgery that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and rectum. GI surgeons are trained to perform a wide range of procedures to address conditions such as cancer, gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), diverticulitis, gallstones, and hernias affecting the abdominal region.

Here are some common types of gastrointestinal surgeries:

• Esophageal Surgery: This involves procedures to treat conditions affecting the esophagus, such as esophageal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and achalasia. Surgical options may include esophagectomy (removal of part or all of the esophagus) and fundoplication (to treat severe GERD).
• Stomach Surgery: Procedures related to the stomach include gastrectomy (partial or total removal of the stomach), often performed to treat stomach cancer, and gastric bypass surgery for severe obesity.
• Intestinal Surgery: This encompasses surgeries involving the small intestine and colon. Common procedures include bowel resections for conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and colorectal cancer, as well as surgeries to treat bowel obstructions, diverticulitis, and hemorrhoids.
• Liver Surgery: Liver surgery may involve resection of liver tumors (hepatectomy), liver transplant for end-stage liver disease, and surgical procedures to address liver abscesses or cysts.
• Pancreatic Surgery: Pancreatic surgeries are performed for conditions such as pancreatic cancer, chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatic cysts. Procedures may include pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure), distal pancreatectomy, or total pancreatectomy.
• Gallbladder Surgery: Cholecystectomy, the removal of the gallbladder, is one of the most common gastrointestinal surgeries and is typically performed to treat gallstones or gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis). It can be done through traditional open surgery or laparoscopically.
• Anorectal Surgery: This involves procedures to treat conditions affecting the anus and rectum, such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas, and rectal prolapse.