Digestive system surgery

Laparoscopy () is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis using small incisions (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) with the aid of a camera. The laparoscope aids diagnosis or therapeutic interventions with a few small cuts in the abdomen.

An appendectomy (American English) or appendicectomy (British English) is a surgical operation in which the vermiform appendix (a portion of the intestine) is removed. Appendectomy is normally performed as an urgent or emergency procedure to treat complicated acute appendicitis.

A gastrectomy is a partial or total surgical removal of the stomach.

thumb | right | Laparotomy scar (the incision circled the umbilicus to the left so as to avoid damaging the round ligament of liver). A laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving a surgical incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. It is also known as a celiotomy.

A colostomy is an opening (stoma) in the large intestine (colon), or the surgical procedure that creates one. The opening is formed by drawing the healthy end of the colon through an incision in the anterior abdominal wall and suturing it into place. This opening, often in conjunction with an attached ostomy system, provides an alternative channel for feces to leave the body. Thus if the natural anus is unavailable for that function (for example, in cases where it has been removed as part of treatment for colorectal cancer or ulcerative colitis), an artificial anus takes over. It may be revers

Ileostomy is a stoma (surgical opening) constructed by bringing the end or loop of small intestine (the ileum) out onto the surface of the skin, or the surgical procedure which creates this opening. Intestinal waste passes out of the ileostomy and is collected in an external ostomy system which is placed next to the opening. Ileostomies are usually sited above the groin on the right hand side of the abdomen.

Colectomy (col- + -ectomy) is the surgical removal of any extent of the colon, the longest portion of the large bowel. Colectomy may be performed for prophylactic, curative, or palliative reasons. Indications include cancer, infection, infarction, perforation, and impaired function of the colon. Colectomy may be performed open, laparoscopically, or robotically. Following removal of the bowel segment, the surgeon may restore continuity of the bowel or create a colostomy. Partial or subtotal colectomy refers to removing a portion of the colon, while total colectomy involves the removal of the en

feeding tube going into the stomach through the abdominal wall

medical speciality

surgical procedure to treat gastric reflux and hiatal hernia

surgical resection of the rectosigmoid colon with closure of the anorectal stump and formation of an end colostomy

Esophagectomy or oesophagectomy is the surgical removal of all or parts of the esophagus.

surgical procedures to fix abnormal openings through which tissue or organs may protrude

Jejunostomy is the surgical creation of an opening (stoma) through the skin at the front of the abdomen and the wall of the jejunum (part of the small intestine). It can be performed either endoscopically, or with open surgery.

Gastropexy is a surgical operation in which the stomach is sutured to the abdominal wall or the diaphragm. Gastropexies in which the stomach is sutured to the diaphragm are sometimes performed as a treatment of GERD to prevent the stomach from moving up into the chest.

Medical procedure of the back

removal of cancerous bowel tissue

surgical procedure in which muscles of the cardia are cut

outpatient treatment for internal hemorrhoids

surgical replacement of the small intestine

surgical procedure in which a part of an intestine is removed

Miles's operation.

surgery performed on the digestive system or its parts

surgical procedure that involves cutting mucosal fissures from the anal sphincter

operation in which a partial gastrectomy is performed and the cut end of the stomach is closed

Minimally invasive, non-excisional Doppler-guided hemorrhoid treatment.

thumb|Gastroenterostomy, anastomosis of gastric cardia to jejunum A gastroenterostomy is the surgical creation of a connection between the stomach and the jejunum. The operation can sometimes be performed at the same time as a partial gastrectomy (the removal of part of the stomach). Gastroenterostomy was in the past typically performed to treat peptic ulcers, but today it is usually carried out to enable food to pass directly to the middle section of the small intestine when it is necessary to bypass the first section (the duodenum) because of duodenal damage. The procedure is still being use

Omentopexy is a surgical procedure whereby the greater omentum is sutured to a nearby organ. Suture to the abdominal wall is used to induce circulation away from the portal circulation into caval circulation. It may also be sutured to another organ to increase arterial circulation.

operation in which the pylorus is removed and the distal stomach is anastomosed directly to the duodenum