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Gastro Intestinal or GI Surgery

Overview

Minimally Invasive GI Surgical Procedures

Minimally invasive surgery, or laparoscopic surgery, allows surgeons to operate with smaller incisions. Some even operate with the help of tiny video cameras during surgery.

With minimally invasive surgery, patients will have less pain, less blood loss and smaller scars after surgery. It also helps to lower the risk of infection. Patients often feel better quicker and can leave the hospital sooner. Although there are many benefits, it is not an option for all patients.

Listed below are some types of laparoscopic procedures that are done to treat GI conditions:

Open GI Surgical Procedures

Whenever possible, Penn Medicine performs minimally invasive surgical procedures. However, in some cases, traditional open surgery is necessary.

Traditional open surgical procedures include:

  • Abdominal Surgery – Our doctors perform a variety of different abdominal surgeries.
  • Adrenalectomy – This surgery removes one or both adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are found on top of the kidneys and make hormones that are needed to help the body work properly.
  • Appendectomy – This is a common emergency surgery to remove the appendix.
  • Nissen fundoplication – This procedure strengthens the muscle in between the stomach and esophagus tube. It is used to treat patients with severe acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
  • Roux-en-Y – This surgery typically bypasses or connects the intestines. It is commonly used to treat obesity or severe reflux.
  • Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) – This is a complex surgery commonly used to treat cancer or other growths in or on the pancreas.

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OPD Timings:

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What We Treat / Procedures
Adrenalectomy
This procedure removes growths in the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are found on top of the kidneys and make hormones that are needed to help the body work properly.
Appendectomy
This procedure removes an infected appendix (the small finger-like pouch at the end of the large intestine).
Bariatric Surgery
This procedure makes the stomach smaller, which helps with weight loss.
Cholecystectomy
This procedure treats gallstones by removing the gallbladder. It has few risks to it and recovery time is usually short.
Colon and Rectal Surgery
This type of surgery treats conditions of the large intestine (including the colon, rectum and anus).
Foregut Surgery
This is often used to treat conditions of the upper GI tract. It can involve the esophagus (the tube connecting your mouth to your stomach), stomach or the upper portion of the small intestines.
Hiatal Hernia Repair
This treatment can fix hiatal hernias and paraesophageal hernias. A hiatal hernia is an opening in the diaphragm (the muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen) that might cause the stomach or other abdominal organs to shift up into the chest. It can cause heartburn, chest or abdominal discomfort, discomfort with eating or shortness of breath.
Nissen
This surgery is used to treat patients with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as gastric reflux. It strengthens the muscle that contracts to keep stomach acid away from the esophagus. People who suffer from chronic acid reflux often report feeling a burning sensation in their chests, throats or mouths. Others may experience chest pain, difficulty swallowing or a sore throat.
Nephrectomy
This procedure can be used to remove a diseased or cancerous kidney.
Pancreatic Surgery
Depending on the circumstances, this procedure can sometimes be used in treating different pancreatic conditions.
Retroperitoneum Surgery
This procedure is often used for treatment of testicular cancer.
Splenectomy
This type of procedure involves removing the spleen.
Acute Liver Failure
Acute liver failure is a rare condition. It happens when your liver suddenly starts to not work. This often happens right after an overdose of medicine or poisoning. Chronic liver failure happens over a long stretch of time. Taking too much acetaminophen causes most cases of acute liver failure. Acetaminophen is a painkiller found in many over-the-counter and prescription medicines. Certain diseases can also cause acute liver failure, such as excessive drinking, Herpes simplex virus, Hepatitis and Wilson disease. In some cases, the cause for liver failure is unknown. Treatment for acute liver failure depends on the underlying cause. At Bakson Multispecialty Hospital utilizes the latest medical information to test and treat the different conditions that can cause acute liver failure.

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