Upper GIT Surgery

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery is a surgical specialty under the scope of general surgery that focuses on the diagnoses and treatment of all conditions relating to the upper GI tract. This includes the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum (first part of the small intestine). The upper GI tract is responsible for digesting food and preparing it for processing and absorption of nutrients throughout the body. Disrupted function of the upper GI tract could lead to significant implications to your overall digestive well-being.

Our upper GI surgeons are highly skilled in performing complex and advanced surgical procedures, utilizing cutting-edge technology, to treat various conditions relating to the upper GI tract. Typically, symptoms such as blood in your stool, bowel habit changes, stomach pain, weight loss, heartburn, swallowing difficulties, nausea, and vomiting are major red flags that point to possibly your body undergoing complications to your upper GI tract.

List of Conditions

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including heartburn and acid reflux
Hiatal hernia
1. Protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm
Bariatric and anti-reflux surgery
Oesophageal strictures
Barrett’s oesophagus
Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST)
Peptic ulcer such as stomach (gastric) ulcer and duodenal ulcer
Cancers such as stomach cancer, oesophageal cancer and gastric cancer
Benign tumour
Achalasia and dysphagia

During an appointment with your upper GI surgeons, you may be consulted and examined to further understand your conditions and if necessary, further diagnostic tests for deeper examination may be ordered for you before devising your individual treatment and management plan. Some diagnostic tests you may be put under include:

Upper GI series (e.g., fluoroscopy)
Ultrasounds
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and/or computed tomography (CT) scans
Barium enema followed by x-ray imaging
Upper GI endoscopy

At Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, our upper GI surgeons employ advanced surgical techniques in their practices to restore your upper gastrointestinal functions to optimal condition.

List of Procedures

Nissen fundoplication
1. Also known as ani-reflux surgery.
2. Minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat GERD by wrapping part of the stomach around the lower oesophagus to prevent acid reflux.
Gastrectomy
1. Surgical removal of all or part of the stomach, often performed for gastric cancers or severe gastric conditions.
Hiatal hernia surgery
1. Laparoscopic surgical procedure to repair simple and complex hiatal hernias.
Oesophagectomy
1. Surgical removal of part or all of the oesophagus, often performed for oesophageal cancers or other conditions requiring tissue removal.
Small bowel resection
1. Removal of part of the small intestine to treat cancer, GIST or intestinal blockages.

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