Upper gastrointestinal surgery involves operations on the digestive system’s upper organs to treat cancer, reflux, and other serious conditions.
Upper gastrointestinal surgery encompasses the management of digestive disorders affecting the oesophagus, stomach, and small bowel. Procedures include cancer resection, anti-reflux surgery for GORD, hiatal hernia repair, and emergency interventions. These operations may utilise both open and minimally invasive techniques. Patients should discuss treatment options, risks, and expected outcomes with their surgeon to make informed decisions.
Esophageal cancer affects the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. Esophagectomy, a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the esophagus, is often recommended to treat esophageal cancer,
A gastrectomy is a surgical procedure where part or all of the stomach is removed. This operation may be recommended for patients with various stomach-related diseases, such as stomach cancer, ulcers, or benign tumours, when other treatments
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A bowel resection is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a part of the large or small intestine due to disease, injury, or obstruction. This procedure is often necessary to improve a patient's quality of life, alleviate
Fundoplication surgery is a well-established treatment for individuals suffering from severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a condition where stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, causing discomfort, damage to the esophageal lining, and a range of symptoms that can significantly impact quality of life. When lifestyle
A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. The diaphragm is a muscle that helps you breathe and separates the chest from the abdomen. In a healthy body, the esophagus passes
Achalasia is a rare esophageal condition in which the muscles of the lower esophagus lose the ability to relax, causing difficulties with swallowing (dysphagia) and potentially leading to significant discomfort and nutrition challenges. As the
Gastroscopy, Upper endoscopy, or esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure used to examine the upper part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of
Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inner lining of the stomach, upper small intestine, or esophagus. These painful ulcers occur when acid in the digestive tract erodes the protective mucous layer. Peptic ulcers can range from