GI stands for Gastro Intestines. In surgery, it pertains to the operations done to any sections of the digestive system such as the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and also gall bladder.
GI surgery is advised when other non-surgical alternatives fail to manage digestive problems associated with a high risk of developing complications such as cancer and chronic gastritis and massive gastrointestinal haemorrhage. If pain, bloating or disturbances in or any similar symptoms last longer than they should, then consult Regency Healthcare’s gastro surgeon in Lucknow and Kanpur.
The time taken for GI surgery depends on the complexity of the patient. For example, a routine laparoscopic surgery will take about 1-2 hours, and a complex open surgery may take 4-6 hours. Remember to discuss the time of surgery with the surgeon for the specific case.
Widespread examples of GI procedures are cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, colon resection, and bariatric surgery. Each treatment is determined by the course of the disease as well as the state of health of the patient and all of them aim at resolving the gastrointestinal problem.
The benefits of laparoscopic procedures include smaller incision sizes, less pain, less hospital stay, quick recovery time, and reduced chances of infection. Such a surgical technique is usually used for most gastrointestinal operations, as it allows performing the necessary actions with high precision and a low level of injury to the body.
The ability to return to work depends on the specific surgical procedure and how quickly the patient heals. In the case of minor laparoscopic operations, the majority of the patients can go back to work within 1-2 weeks. However, in cases of more intrusive operations, it may take up to 4-6 weeks or even more.