Gastrointestinal (Digestive) Surgery
Overview
Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery consists of a range of surgical procedures with the aim of resolving digestive disorders.
Types of Gastrointestinal Surgeries:
Laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy (Gallbladder removal)
Gallbladder removal (Cholecystectomy), the surgical resection of the gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ, can be performed openly or minimally invasively, depending on your eligibility. The procedure is generally advised for symptomatic gallstones, expansive gallbladder polyps, pancreatitis due to the presence of gallstones and gallbladder cancer.
Laparoscopic and open appendectomy
An appendectomy, a surgical resection of the appendix, a tiny organ connected to the large intestine, can be a life-saving procedure. It is typically performed to remove an infected appendix before it ruptures and results in serious complications. An appendectomy can be carried out minimally invasively through a few tiny incisions or openly through a more expansive incision, but the impact on the patient's life is always significant.
Colectomy, laparoscopic and open
Colectomy, the surgical resection of the colon, involves the removal of the entire colon or segments of the colon to resolve disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease, obstructions or colon cancer. The surgical procedure involves the reattachment of the residual bowel or the creation of a stoma for the removal of waste.
Proctology; haemorrhoidectomy, surgery for anal fissure and fistulae
Proctology is a specialised branch of medicine which focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the anus, rectum and gastrointestinal tract. It encompasses surgical procedures such as surgery for anal fissures, fistulas and haemorrhoids.
Gastrectomy (partial or total)
A gastrectomy is the surgical resection of the entire stomach or just parts of it for the treatment of stomach cancer or other types of disorders, such as bleeding or ulcers.
Fundoplication for GERD
Fundoplication is a type of surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) which aims to tighten the lower oesophageal sphincter by wrapping the upper region of the stomach (fundus) over the lower oesophagus.
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