General, GI and Laparoscopic Surgery Clinic

General Surgery: General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal organs, including the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and appendix. General surgeons are trained to perform a wide range of surgical procedures, both elective and emergency, such as hernia repairs, appendectomies, gallbladder removals, colon surgeries, and bariatric surgeries. General surgeons also handle non-abdominal surgical conditions like breast surgery, thyroid surgery, skin lesion removal, and various other procedures. They may also perform diagnostic procedures, such as endoscopies and biopsies, to investigate and diagnose certain conditions. General surgery can be both open surgery (where a large incision is made) or minimally invasive surgery, such as laparoscopic surgery. Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery: Gastrointestinal surgery, also known as GI surgery, is a branch of general surgery that specifically deals with surgical procedures involving the gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon and rectum), liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. GI surgeons diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions related to the digestive system, including gastrointestinal cancers, gallstones, ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, and more. Common GI surgeries include gastric bypass surgery for weight loss, cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), colectomy (removal of part or all of the colon), and liver resection. GI surgeons may use minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopy, to perform surgeries whenever possible. Laparoscopic Surgery: Laparoscopic surgery, also known as minimally invasive surgery, is a technique that allows surgical procedures to be performed with smaller incisions compared to traditional open surgery. During laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon makes a few small incisions and inserts a thin tube called a laparoscope, which has a camera attached to it. This camera provides a visual guide to the surgeon on a monitor. The surgeon uses specialized instruments to perform the surgery while viewing the internal organs or structures on the monitor. The benefits of laparoscopic surgery include reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery, and smaller scars. Laparoscopic surgery can be used in various surgical specialties, including general surgery, gynecology, urology, and gastrointestinal surgery. Some common laparoscopic procedures include appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, gastric bypass, colectomy, and hysterectomy.