Types of gastrointestinal surgery

At Penn Medicine, we provide expert care for the full spectrum of concerns affecting the digestive tract. With uncommon expertise and advanced techniques like robotic surgery, we deliver the best possible results so you can enjoy life on your terms.

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Surgical procedure types by gastrointestinal area

We take full advantage of Penn Medicine’s vast network of specialists for your benefit. Few other institutions in the greater Philadelphia region match our team’s depth of expertise and breadth of gastrointestinal surgery offerings. We collaborate with other surgeons, gastroenterologists, or gastrointestinal oncologists (among other specialists) to deliver an elite level of personalized care and the best possible outcome.

Types of minimally invasive GI surgery

Penn Medicine’s gastrointestinal surgeons have decades of practice performing surgeries using less-invasive techniques. Minimally invasive techniques offer multiple advantages, including the potential of fewer complications and a quicker recovery.

Minimally invasive surgery isn’t right for every situation. We consider several factors (such as your overall health and the details of your problem) before planning the best approach to your procedure. We appropriately choose the least invasive surgery approach that fits your unique needs.

Laparoscopic GI surgery

A surgeon guides sophisticated tools (with a magnified camera at the tip) through tiny incisions and views a magnified picture of the affected area on a computer screen.

Robotic GI surgery

During robotic surgery, a surgeon sits near the operating table and views a magnified, real-time video of the surgery site on a computer. The surgeon directs high-tech robotic arms to make highly precise movements.

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