Gastro Surgeon
Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgeons are specialists who are skilled, and provide comprehensive care for patients with the help of performing advanced surgeries of the digestive system by Minimal Access Surgery technique like laproscopy.
Who needs a Gastro Surgeon consultation?
Patients suffering from acute abdominal problems:
- Pain in abdomen
- Bloating
- Vomiting
- Abdominal bulging or swelling
- Fullness of abdomen
- Sudden changes in the bowel schedule
- Constipation or diarrhoea excessive
Patients suffering from Upper GI Bleeding:
- Blood in vomiting (Hematemesis)
- Blood in stool (Melena)
Gastrointestinal surgery is recommended for conditions like:
Appendicitis :- Surgery is primarily used to remove the inflamed and infected appendix.
Gallbladder Disease :- Gall stone is the most common condition in gallbladder disease. It is called as Cholelithiasis. In severe conditions, the gallbladder needs to be removed. This surgery is called as cholecystectomy.
Colon Cancer :- Surgery is the most recommended and effective treatment method for colon cancer. This type of surgery is chosen based on the stage of cancer and the severity of the condition.
Hiatus Hernia :- Surgery is performed to repair the diaphragm opening smaller and pulling the stomach back into the position.
Rectal Prolapse :- Surgery is performed to pull the rectum back in place. With the help of a mesh sling.
Gastrointestinal cancers :- Surgery is conducted to remove a part of the stomach or the entire stomach. This type of surgery based on the stage of cancer and the severity of the abdomen.
When do you need a surgical procedure?
- Difficulty in swallowing the food/liquid.
- Severe abdominal pain
- There is blood found in your stool.
- There is problem in your bowel control, you are facing leakage of faeces on a regular basis.
What are the types of surgery?
- Open Surgery.
- Laproscopic Surgery.
- Minimal Access Surgery.
What are the Benifits of laproscopic surgery & Minimal Access Surgery?
- Less operative pain
- Shortened hospital stay
- Faster return to normal activity
- Less wound infection.