GI surgery: Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, also known as gastrointestinal surgery or digestive surgery, is a medical speciality involving the surgical treatment of disorders and diseases affecting the organs and structures within the gastrointestinal tract. The GI tract is a complex system responsible for digestion, the absorption of nutrients, and the elimination of waste from the body. GI surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures aimed at addressing both benign and malignant conditions that impact the function of these organs.
HPB surgery: Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery is a specialised branch of surgery that focuses on treating diseases related to the liver, pancreas, and biliary system. This field requires in-depth knowledge of these organs' complex anatomy and physiology. HPB surgeons are skilled in performing surgeries that involve resections, reconstructions, and transplantation of these organs.
Some of the diseases treated by GI surgery include:
Gastric ulcers: They are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach and are often caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, causes chronic inflammation of the intestines.
Colorectal Cancer: Cancer that affects the colon or rectum, often requiring surgical resection and sometimes a temporary or permanent colostomy.
Diverticulitis: Inflammation or infection of small pouches (diverticula) that can develop in the walls of the colon.
Hernias: Abnormal protrusions of an organ or tissue through a weakened area of the abdominal wall, often requiring surgical repair.
Appendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix, often requiring surgical removal (appendectomy) to prevent rupture.
Bowel Obstruction: Blockage in the intestines that can result from various causes, sometimes requiring surgery to remove the obstruction.
Gallbladder Diseases: Such as gallstones or inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis), often necessitating gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy).
Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas, which can be acute or chronic and might require surgery in severe cases.
Oesophageal Cancer: Cancer that affects the oesophagus, often requiring surgical removal of the affected part followed by reconstruction.
Other Types of Cancer Treatment Related to Tract: GI Surgery also helps in treating various other types of cancers related to digestive tract.
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