| Gastric Cancer - Palliative and curative resections for Gastric and Gastro-Esophageal junction cancers are performed frequently, along with gastrectomy with extended lymph node dissections. |
| Achalasia Cardia - The initial work up is done in the esophageal motility lab in the Medical Gastroenterology department, then the GI Surgery department sees patients who need surgery. Laparoscopic Myotomy is performed so that patients can avoid the risk of open surgery with its attendant morbidity. |
| Esophageal Cancer - Trans-Thoracic and Trans-Hiatal oesophagectomies are also performed regularly. Inoperable patients are palliated by expandable metallic stents or endoscopic feeding gastrostomies. The management of theses patients is generally undertaken in consultation with an oncologist to plan the adjuvant treatment that may be needed. |
| Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease - Patients with this condition are treated only after extensive evaluation in the Motility Lab of the Medical Gastroenterology department. Optionally, minimally invasive Anti-reflux surgery is offered. |
| Ulcer Disease - With the current advances in medical treatment, it is rare for patients to need surgical intervention. When such cases arise the department offers the options of laparoscopic as well as open acid reduction procedures. |
