Surgical gastroenterology is a medical specialty that focuses on the surgical treatment of disorders and diseases related to the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum.

Your primary care physician or gastroenterologist will assess your condition and recommend surgery if it is the most appropriate treatment option. Surgical intervention is typically considered when other non-surgical treatments have not been effective.

Surgical gastroenterologists perform procedures such as appendectomy, colectomy, cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), hernia repair, bariatric surgery, and various minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopy.

Laparoscopic surgery, also known as minimally invasive surgery, is a technique where small incisions are made, and a camera and specialized instruments are used to perform surgery. It is often preferred for many gastrointestinal procedures, as it results in less scarring and a quicker recovery.