GI Surgery
GI Surgery
Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery is a specialized branch of surgery that focuses on the digestive system, including the stomach, liver, pancreas, intestines, and colon. It involves surgical treatments for a wide range of conditions such as gallstones, hernias, appendicitis, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Dr. Purnendu paul
Consultant- Laparoscopic & GI Surgeon
Assistant Professor, MS General Surgery, FMAS
Experience – 13 Years
Contacts
- +91 6289501390
- laparoscopicsur26@gmail.com
GI surgeons are trained to manage both routine and complex diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Treatments may include procedures like gallbladder removal, bowel resections, gastric bypass, or surgery for gastrointestinal tumors. These surgeries can be performed using traditional open methods or minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopy.
While GI surgery focuses on internal organs of the digestive system, it often overlaps with colorectal care, where guidance from the best proctologist in Kolkata becomes essential, especially in complex anorectal or lower GI conditions. Surgical intervention is recommended when medications and non-invasive treatments do not provide relief or when a diagnosis confirms the need for operative care. The goal is always to relieve symptoms, prevent complications, and improve the patient’s quality of life.