What is gastrointestinal surgery?
Laparoscopic surgery is used to operate on the parts of the body involved in digesting. The stomach, oesophagus, small and large intestines, as well as the rectum, may be affected. It can be used to remove cancerous growths or damaged areas of the above-mentioned body components.
What is Laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery?
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Laparoscopic GI surgery entails inserting a
laparoscope through small incisions near the belly button and working on the
required component. This type of operation is known as minimally invasive
surgery.
The following conditions can be treated with this method:
Appendicitis is a type of appendicitis that affects the colon and other
portions of the gastrointestinal tract (Appendectomy).
The gallbladder is affected by gallbladder diseases, which are illnesses that
affect the gallbladder.
Diverticular disease is a type of granuloma that affects the intestines.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease with hiatal hernias (GERD)
Hernia
Inflammatory bowel disease includes conditions such as Crohn’s disease and
ulcerative colitis.
Rectal prolapse is a condition in which a person’s bowels protrude through
their skin.
Bariatric surgery is also performed using this way.
What
are the advantages of gastrointestinal surgery?
The treatment uses small incisions, which take less time to heal and
allow the patient to return to their normal routine fast.