Surgical Gastroenterology
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Surgical gastroenterology is a subspecialty within the field of surgery that focuses on the surgical treatment of diseases of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, and biliary tract. Surgical gastroenterologists use minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopic surgery, as well as traditional open surgical procedures to treat a range of conditions, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colon and rectal cancer, and liver tumors.
When to consult a Surgical gastroenterologist
You may need to consult a surgical gastroenterologist if you have:
- Chronic digestive problems such as acid reflux, abdominal pain, or chronic diarrhea
- Polyps or growths in the colon or rectum
- Inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
- Colorectal cancer or suspected colorectal cancer
- Liver disease or liver tumors
- Pancreatic disease or pancreatic tumors
- Gallbladder or biliary tract problems
- Obesity and related conditions that may require bariatric surgery
It’s important to seek medical attention for any persistent digestive symptoms or if you have a family history of digestive diseases. A surgical gastroenterologist can help diagnose and treat these conditions, and determine the best course of treatment, which may or may not involve surgery.
Tests and procedures in gastroenterology
Surgical gastroenterologists use a variety of tests and procedures to diagnose and treat digestive diseases, some common ones include:
- Endoscopy: a procedure that uses a long, flexible tube with a camera on the end to visualize the inside of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
- Colonoscopy: a similar procedure that examines the large intestine and rectum.
- Laparoscopy: a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows the surgeon to view and access the inside of the abdomen using small incisions and a camera.
- Upper GI series (barium swallow): a test that uses X-rays and a special contrast material to examine the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
- CT scan (computed tomography scan): an imaging test that uses X-rays and computer technology to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): an imaging test that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body.
- Biopsy: a procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed for laboratory analysis to diagnose or determine the cause of a medical condition.
- Surgical procedures such as Nissen fundoplication for GERD, colectomy for colorectal cancer, liver resection for liver tumors, and pancreatectomy for pancreatic diseases.
The specific tests and procedures used will depend on the individual patient’s symptoms and condition.
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