Medical Gastroenterology
- Â Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Â Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Diverticulitis
- Hepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Crohn’s Disease
- Celiac Disease
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Surgical Gastroenterology
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Colorectal cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hernias
- Pancreatitis
- Bariatric surgery
- Liver transplantation
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: This minimally invasive surgery is used to treat gallbladder disease, including gallstones and inflammation of the gallbladder. You can discuss the benefits and risks of the procedure, the recovery process, and potential complications.
- Colorectal cancer: This type of cancer affects the colon and rectum and is one of the most common cancers in the world. You can provide information about risk factors, screening and diagnostic tests, surgical treatments, and other treatment options such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
- Inflammatory bowel disease: This chronic condition can cause inflammation and damage to the digestive tract, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. You can explore the different types of inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and discuss treatments such as medication, surgery, and lifestyle changes.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): This condition occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation. You can provide information about diagnosis, treatment options, including medications, lifestyle changes, and surgery such as fundoplication.
- Hernias: A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissue. You can discuss the types of hernias, such as inguinal, umbilical, and hiatal hernias, and explain the various surgical options for treating them.
- Pancreatitis: This inflammation of the pancreas can cause severe abdominal pain and can be acute or chronic. You can discuss the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for pancreatitis, including surgery such as a Whipple procedure or total pancreatectomy.
- Bariatric surgery: This surgery is used to help people with severe obesity lose weight and improve their health. You can discuss the different types of bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, as well as the risks and benefits of each procedure.
- Liver transplantation: This procedure is used to replace a diseased liver with a healthy liver from a donor. You can discuss the indications for liver transplantation, the evaluation process, and the surgery itself, as well as the post-operative care and long-term outcomes.