Upper & Lower Gastrointestinal Surgery

The most common jejunostomies are those performed to support nutrition (feeding jejunostomies). A segment of the jejunum is brought out to the skin as a stoma, or a specialised feeding tube is inserted into the jejunum and exits through the abdominal wall. This allows...

Gastrectomy is one of the principal surgical approaches used in the management of stomach conditions that do not respond to conservative treatment. It is the operation of choice for malignant gastric tumours, complicated chronic peptic ulcer disease, and selected...

Acute appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, located at the beginning of the large intestine in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. It is a very common condition, affecting all age groups, in both men and women worldwide. Symptoms include: • Loss of...

In colorectal surgery, stomas of the large intestine are often created on the abdominal wall in various locations. They may be performed electively or as emergency procedures. The most common indications for colostomy formation include: • Colorectal malignancy •...

In the context of colorectal surgery, stomas of the large intestine are often created on the abdominal wall at various sites. They may be performed electively or as emergency procedures. The most common conditions requiring colostomy formation include: • Colorectal...

Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (Ta-TME) Transanal total mesorectal excision (Ta-TME) is a modern, minimally invasive technique for the surgical management of rectal cancer, particularly in cases where pelvic anatomy makes access challenging with conventional...

Laparoscopic Excision of Rectal Polyps Rectal polyps are small accumulations of cells that protrude into the lumen of the bowel. They do not develop from one day to the next and must be diagnosed by colonoscopy and removed in order to prevent malignant transformation....

Laparoscopic Colectomy Laparoscopic colectomy is a major, and often necessary, surgical procedure involving the removal of a segment or the entirety of the large intestine (colon). Although the prospect of such an operation may raise questions and concerns, it has...

Colectomy is a major, but often necessary, surgical procedure involving the removal of a segment or, in some cases, the entirety of the large intestine (colon). Although the prospect of such an operation may understandably raise questions or concerns, in practice it...

Robotic colectomy is a major, and often necessary, surgical procedure involving the removal of a segment or the entirety of the large intestine (colon). Although the prospect of such an operation may raise understandable concerns, it has proven to be life-saving for...