Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgeons specialize in the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. They perform a wide range of procedures, from minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries to complex open surgeries, addressing conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), hernias, and gallstones.
With advancements in robotic-assisted surgery, endoscopic techniques, and enhanced recovery protocols, GI surgeons now offer faster, safer, and less invasive treatments that improve patient outcomes. They work closely with gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiologists, and dietitians to provide comprehensive digestive health care.
GI surgeons also play a key role in treating obesity through bariatric surgery, such as gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, helping patients achieve long-term weight loss and improved metabolic health. As surgical techniques evolve, GI surgeons continue to refine their approaches, enhancing precision, reducing complications, and improving overall quality of life for their patients.
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Caroline Francis, Hull Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom
Title : Evolution of surgical oncology
Nagy Habib, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Title : Cell therapy for chronic ischemia
Darwin Eton, Vasogenesis Inc, United States
Title : Improving post-operative analgesia regimens after emergency major abdominal surgery
Shifa Bangi, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Title : The coincidence between spinal perineural cysts, increased intracranial pressure and the appearance of small fiber neuropathy. Exploring the relationship and (surgical) lessons to be learned
Ricky Rasschaert, AZ Rivierenland, Belgium
Title : Predicting reductions in acute pain and opioid consumption with non-opioid analgesics: A machine learning analysis of randomised controlled trials (OPERA study)
Toluwalogo Daramola, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom