G. I. Surgery
G. I. Surgery
We take full advantage of Penn’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 GI surgery offerings. We collaborate with other surgeons, gastroenterologists or GI cancer specialists (among other specialists) to deliver an elite level of personalized care and the best possible outcome.
Gastrointestinal surgery is a treatment for diseases of the parts of the body involved in digestion. This includes the esophagus (ee-sof-uh-gus), stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum. It also includes the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
Surgery may be used to remove a cancerous or noncancerous growth or damaged part of the body, such as the intestine. It may also be used to repair a problem like a hernia (a hole or weak spot in the wall of the abdomen). Minor surgical procedures are used to screen and diagnose problems of the digestive system.