Gastrointestinal surgeries are conducted to treat issues in body parts involved in the process of digestion, for instance, the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum. It also includes the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Sometimes, surgical procedures are done to screen or diagnose the exact problems prevailing in the digestive system. The illnesses treatable through digestive surgery are hernia, removal of cancerous or non-cancerous elements from the digestive tract, among others. 

Below are some gastrointestinal problems that can be treated with digestive surgery:

Appendicitis

When an individual's appendix becomes infected due to any reason, it can be removed through a procedure called an appendectomy. 

Cancers 

Tumours in the digestive tract (liver, pancreas, colon, small intestine, rectum) are removable through gastrointestinal surgeries. 

Diverticular Disease

Sometimes, a small pouch-like substance forms in the large intestine (colon), which is known as a diverticulum. It can cause inflammation and pain. Usually, it is treatable without surgery but in cases where the inflammation increases beyond control, the doctor recommends bowel resection surgery to remove the affected part of the intestine.

Gallbladder disease

Gallstones, a common gastrointestinal problem, is easily treatable through surgery. Cholecystectomy, a process to remove the gallbladder is also conducted for patients suffering from major issues. 

Hernia 

A person is likely to suffer from a hernia when a part of his or her body (like the intestine) comes through a hole or weak spot in the wall of muscle or connective tissue meant to protect it (like the abdomen). Sometimes, a bulge appears on the skin in such cases. The hernia is painful, therefore, doctors recommend immediate surgery to repair the hole or weak muscle. 

Inflammatory bowel disease 

When the immune system harnesses the intestines and causes pain and inflammation, it leads to inflammatory bowel diseases. It causes damage to the intestine, leading to their removal in most cases. This process is called bowel resection.

Rectal prolapse

Rectal prolapse is a condition in which part of the intestine comes through the anus. This is completely treatable via surgery. 

Weight loss

For individuals who are overtly obese, bariatric surgeries are done to remove extra fat from the body. 

Gastrointestinal surgeries require expertise from doctors and cannot be taken lightly as minor errors can lead to permanent damages. Therefore, if you are looking for a gastroenterologist or gastrointestinal surgeon, look nowhere else and head straight to HJ Hospitals- a one-stop halt for any kind of medical treatment, starting from internal medicine, surgeries, psychology to radiology. We have a well-experienced team of doctors from across the world ready to offer best in class medical care, 24/7.