Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastrointestinal minimally invasive surgeries
include:
- Laparoscopic
Adrenalectomy - Using small abdominal
incisions for access, surgeons use a laparoscope
to remove an adrenal gland.
- Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux - Used to treat Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease (GERD). Using small abdominal
incisions for access, surgeons use a laparoscope
to view internal organs and reinforce the valve
between the esophagus and the stomach.
- Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery - Using
small abdominal incisions for access, surgeons
use a laparoscope and minimally invasive instruments
to create a small stomach pouch and to bypass
the remainder of the stomach and a short segment
of the small intestine. This operation is performed
for the purpose of weight loss.
- Laparoscopic Colon Resection - Laparoscopic
approaches to colon and rectal disease are
performed routinely by our surgeons for patients
with colon cancer, colon polyps that can not
be removed by a colonoscope, diverticulitis,
ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Removing
the abnormal section of colon with laparoscopic
techniques results in less pain, a smaller
incision, and a shorter stay in the hospital.
- Laparoscopic Gallstone Removal - Using
the navel and small abdominal incisions for
access, surgeons use a laparoscope to view
the gallbladder, detach it, deflate it and
remove it through the navel.
- Laparoscopic
Myotomy for Achalasia - Using small abdominal
incisions for access, surgeons use a laparoscope
to view the esophagus and repair the muscle
of the lower esophagus.
- Laparoscopic
Removal of Stomach Tumors - Using small
abdominal incisions for access, surgeons
use a laparoscope to view and remove a tumor.
- Laparoscopic
Spleen Removal - Using small abdominal
incisions for access, surgeons use a laparoscope
to view the spleen, detach it, place it in
a surgical bag and remove it through an incision.
- Laparoscopic Ventral
Hernia Repair - Using
small abdominal incisions for access, surgeons
use a laparoscope to view internal organs, remove
existing scar tissue and place a surgical mesh
under the hernia defect and attach it to the
strong tissues of the abdominal wall.
See also: Penn Gastroenterology
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