Gastrointestinal Surgery Overview

Study Notes

This section covers various surgical procedures targeting the gastrointestinal system.
Key structures of the gastrointestinal system are included, such as the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder and their associated parts.
Different surgical procedures include appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, colectomy, splenectomy, pancreatectomy, laparoscopy, and bariatric surgery
These procedures address a variety of conditions like bowel obstruction caused by adhesions, herniation, and cancer.

This subheading lists common abdominal surgeries for specific conditions.
Procedures include appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and colectomy
Additional surgeries include splenectomy and pancreatectomy.
Laparoscopic surgery is also mentioned, emphasizing minimally invasive techniques.
Bariatric surgery, focused on weight loss, is part of these procedures

This section discusses surgical interventions for upper gastrointestinal tract conditions.
Esophageal tumor removal, and removal of tumors in different areas of the esophagus are noted.
The stomach is a key component in these procedures

Factors causing bowel obstruction are covered, including adhesions, herniation, and cancer
The locations of these obstructions on the small and large intestines are noted

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is specifically mentioned, along with imaging depictions of a tumor in the colon
The diagram indicates the location and presence of the tumor

These are types of bariatric surgeries, used for weight loss.
They entail specific alterations to the stomach and intestines to reduce food intake
Diagrams illustrate the procedures' various stages.