Gastroenterology Surgery
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Last Update Date: 2/15/2024 7:52:30 AM
What is Gastroenterology Surgery
Gastroenterology surgery is a branch of medicine that includes surgical interventions and treatments related to the gastrointestinal tract (organs such as the stomach, intestines, liver, biliary tract and pancreas). Specialists in this field usually become specialists in gastroenterology surgery by receiving additional training after specializing in the field of general surgery. Gastroenterology surgery deals with the surgical treatment of diseases of the digestive system.
Which Diseases Does Gastroenterology Surgery Treat
Gastroenterology surgery deals with a number of diseases and conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract. This area includes surgical interventions of digestive system organs such as stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and anorectal region.
Here are some diseases and conditions that gastroenterology surgery usually deals with:
Peptic Ulcers: Ulcers that form in the stomach or duodenum.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): A condition in which stomach acid escapes back into the esophagus.
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease): Diseases that cause chronic inflammation and ulceration of the intestines.
Intestinal Obstruction: Conditions that lead to obstruction in the intestines.
Intestinal cancers: Colon cancer, rectal cancer and other intestinal cancers.
Gallbladder Diseases: Gallstones Inflammation of the gallbladder
Liver Diseases: Liver cysts Liver tumors
Cirrhosis Pancreatic Diseases: Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Pancreatic cysts Pancreatic tumors
Anorectal Disorders: Hemorrhoids Anal fissure (tear) Anal fistula Obesity and
Metabolic Syndrome: Bariatric surgery Surgical treatment of type 2 diabetes
Hernias and Abdominal Wall Disorders: Inguinal, femoral, ventral, umbilical and other types of hernias.
Endocrine and Hormonal Problems: Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that are hormonally affected.
Oncological Surgery: Surgical treatment of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract.
Liv Hospital Gastroenterelogy Surgery
The Gastroenterelogy Surgery Department of Liv Hospital has the most advanced technology facilities offered by modern medicine. Equipped with advantageous imaging systems, high-level endoscopic devices and modern diagnostic methods, our unit offers precise and effective interventions to our patients. Our surgical team, specialized in their field, creates personalized treatment plans for each patient by keeping their technical skills at the highest level. Our patient-oriented approach is focused on maximizing the health of our patients and increasing their satisfaction.
Liv Hospital Gastroenterology Surgery Department provides a reliable and successful health experience to its patients by using the opportunities offered by modern medicine in the most effective way.
