LEARNING ABOUT THE GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY TYPES

Of the many issues that a person might suffer during his/her lifetime, one of them is gastrointestinal disease. Many of us might be going through this disease but still, we are unaware of the term Gastrointestinal surgery. So, let us know about gastrointestinal surgery and its types to determine which of them is best suited for your condition.

 

Gastrointestinal surgery is a treatment for diseases of the parts of the body involved in digestion. This includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum. Gastrointestinal surgery helps us in removing tumors or any damaged part of the gastrointestinal tract such as the intestine or pancreas. This surgery is also used to solve problems like inflammatory bowel disease, serve acid reflux, hernia, and many other chronic diseases.

 

TYPES OF GI SURGERY

 

Gastrointestinal surgeries are mainly classified into two categories based on the parts of the gastrointestinal tract.

1. Upper Gastrointestinal surgery
2. Lower Gastrointestinal surgery

 

1. UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY

 

The name of this surgery is itself giving us an idea about this type of gastrointestinal surgery. Upper gastrointestinal surgery refers to a practice of surgery that focuses on the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract. The liver, pancreas, esophagus, duodenum, stomach, and gall bladder are all included in this. Most of the time, doctors may recommend this upper gastrointestinal surgery if the patient experiences symptoms like bloating, heartburn, acid regurgitation, difficulty swallowing, and abdominal pain.

 

LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY

 

Half of the meaning of this type of surgery is, undoubtedly, clear from the name itself. Lower gastrointestinal surgery focuses on the lower parts of the gastrointestinal tract. This includes the small intestine, rectum, anus, and colon. Diseases in each of these parts of the intestine cause different symptoms and are treated differently. Therefore, it is always important to seek advice from a well-known specialist, doctor, or hospital when you have new issues or notice that something is not right. Any abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, unexplained weight loss, or change in bowel habits should be investigated and treated immediately. A new lump or swelling also requires an immediate examination by a specialist or a doctor.

 

DISEASE TREATED THROUGH GI SURGERY

 

Some of the gastrointestinal diseases that need to be treated with gastrointestinal surgery are:

 

Diverticular disease

A chronic condition in which small pouches or pockets form in the large intestine, causing constant pain. This condition is also known as diverticulosis.

 

Rectal Prolapse

A serious condition in which part of the intestine slips through the anus. Gastrointestinal surgeons treat such health conditions through GI surgery.

 

Weight loss

Weight loss can happen because of many reasons but it is important to know the cause and treat the problem. Different types of surgery are performed if it is caused by an inflamed digestive tract such as intestinal disease or gastroenteritis.

 

With the best team of gastroenterologists, Sohana Hospital has always delivered promising services in the healthcare sector. Our experienced doctors use their knowledge and expertise to treat you in the best way possible.