What Is Stomach & Intestinal Surgery?

The stomach and intestinal system can be affected by a wide range of conditions, from reflux disease and ulcer complications to polyps and cancers. Long-lasting stomach pain, difficulty swallowing, bleeding, unexplained weight loss, and hidden or visible blood in the stool may require surgical evaluation.

In stomach and intestinal surgery, either laparoscopic (minimally invasive) or open surgical techniques may be preferred depending on the type and stage of the disease. The goal is not only to treat the condition effectively, but also to preserve organ function whenever possible and provide a safe, patient-centered surgical approach.

Common Procedures in This Field

• Stomach cancer surgery (subtotal or total gastrectomy with lymph node dissection)
• Emergency surgery for gastric perforation and ulcer-related complications
• Anti-reflux surgery (such as fundoplication)
• Surgical treatment for small bowel obstruction
• Colon surgery
• Rectal surgery for cancer, polyps, diverticular disease, and related conditions
• Emergency abdominal surgery for appendiceal perforation, bowel obstruction, perforation, and similar conditions