Digestive system surgery is a medical procedure used to treat diseases affecting the organs involved in digestion. This includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The digestive tract extends from the mouth to the anus, playing a vital role in breaking down food and absorbing nutrients.
Gastrointestinal Surgery : Treating digestive disorders through minimally invasive and open surgeries.
Organ Transplantation : Restoring vital functions through liver and kidney transplants.
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Types of Digestive System Surgery
Digestive system surgery can be performed through two methods:
Open Surgery: The surgeon makes one large cut to access the affected organs.
Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic): The surgeon makes small cuts, inserting a camera through one cut and surgical instruments through others. This method causes less pain, faster healing, and smaller scars compared to open surgery.
The stomach is a vital organ in the digestive system responsible for breaking down food using enzymes and acids. Gastric surgeries treat various conditions like gastric cancer, ulcers, and obesity. Common procedures include gastrectomy, where part or all of the stomach is removed, and fundoplication, which treats gastroesophageal reflux disease by wrapping the stomach around the esophagus.
Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most common weight-loss surgeries, especially for obesity treatment. It involves removing about 85% of the stomach, leaving a smaller, tube-shaped stomach. This procedure helps reduce food intake and promotes long-term weight loss, improving conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food and consists of three parts: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Diseases like inflammation, ulcers, and malabsorption syndromes can affect the small intestine. Surgical procedures such as bowel resection involve removing damaged parts of the small intestine to treat severe conditions or tumors.
The large intestine absorbs water and consists of the colon, rectum, and anal canal. Common diseases include appendicitis, colitis, and diverticulitis. Surgery may involve removing part of the colon or treating blockages. Diagnostic tests like colonoscopy and barium X-rays help identify large intestine problems.
