The Surgical Gastroenterology Department specializes in the surgical treatment of complex diseases affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the oesophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and rectum. Led by skilled Surgical Gastroenterologists, the department focuses on advanced laparoscopic (minimally invasive) and open surgical procedures to manage gastrointestinal cancers, severe digestive disorders, and trauma-related conditions. Combining surgical precision with a multidisciplinary care approach, the department ensures comprehensive and effective solutions for patients with conditions not manageable through medical treatment alone.
Roles and Responsibilities
👨‍⚕️ Physicians:
Performing surgical procedures for gastrointestinal cancers including stomach, colon, liver, and pancreatic cancers.
Conducting laparoscopic surgeries for conditions such as gallstones, hernias, appendicitis, and intestinal obstructions.
Treating benign and malignant tumours, gastrointestinal bleeding, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) requiring surgery.
Managing bariatric (weight loss) surgeries such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass in eligible patients.
Performing liver resections and Whipple’s procedure for complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases.
Handling emergency surgeries for perforation, obstruction, and gastrointestinal trauma.
Working closely with medical gastroenterologists, oncologists, anaesthesiologists, and nutritionists for perioperative and postoperative care.
Common Conditions We Treat
đź’“ Conditions Treated by Physicians:
• Gastrointestinal Cancers – Stomach, colon, liver, pancreas, oesophagus, and rectum
• Gallbladder Diseases – Gallstones, cholecystitis
• Hernias – Inguinal, umbilical, incisional, and hiatal hernias
• Appendicitis
• Colorectal Diseases – Diverticulitis, colorectal cancer, polyps
• Pancreatic Diseases – Tumours, pseudocysts, chronic pancreatitis
• Liver Tumours and Cysts
• Ulcer complications – Perforation or obstruction
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) – Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis with surgical indication
• Achalasia and other motility disorders requiring surgery
Importance in Public Health
Surgical Gastroenterology plays a crucial role in saving lives and improving the quality of life in patients with advanced or complicated digestive disorders. With the increasing burden of GI cancers and lifestyle-related complications, timely surgical intervention can be life-saving. Early detection and surgical treatment of conditions like colorectal cancer, gallbladder disease, and gastrointestinal perforations reduce complications, hospital stays, and mortality. Surgical Gastroenterologists are also key in trauma care, cancer surgery, and emergency interventions, making them essential contributors to both curative and preventive public health strategies.
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