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Things You Need To Know About GI Surgery

Writer's picture: Vivek VijVivek Vij

It is said that a bad digestive system can be the reason why many individuals get caught with other serious medical problems. This is why our elders always asked us to eat healthy so that the digestive system stays healthy, leading to a healthy life.

For those with a digestive system identified with serious medical problems, GI surgery in India by specialists. While a specialist recommends a GI surgery, many individuals look out for other aspects related to it over the web. In this blog, we bring an answer to all such questions. Have a look at them!

What Medical Conditions Can GI Surgery Solve?

  • Appendicitis

  • Colon cancer and other gastrointestinal cancers

  • Diverticular disease

  • Gallbladder disease

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

  • Hernia

  • Rectal prolapse

  • Inflammatory bowel disease


What Are The Common Precautions After GI Surgery?

  • For the first few days after the surgery, a patient must avoid the consumption of solid food. This means that an individual will be required to follow a complete liquid diet.

  • Gastrointestinal surgeons In Delhi recommend a diet that includes water, juice, soup, tea, coffee, milkshakes, cream of wheat, etc.

  • Patients must consume smaller portions of food at one time. Large portions of food may be difficult to digest.

  • In order to improve digestion, a patient must chew his/her thoroughly after surgery.

  • Allow the wound to heal. Start minimum walking followed by faster walks. Intense exercise is not recommended for patients.

  • Taking complete medication after a GI surgery is highly recommended. Patients must not skip medications in any case post-surgery without consultation from a doctor.


What Are The Types Of GI Surgery Treatment?

  • Endoscopic Surgery: In this type of surgery, an endoscope is inserted in the area where treatment is required from natural openings of the mouth, i.e. mouth or nose.

  • Laparoscopic Surgery: To reach the treatment area, a laparoscope is passed through a small incision made near the affected area.


  • Robotic Surgery: With the advancement in technology, a specialist can now make use of mechanical arms that can be controlled by computers to perform laparoscopic surgery. These arms are very flexible, thus providing a specialist with more space to move.

These are some aspects that patients undergoing GI surgery must know. We hope this blog was informative & useful for all patients looking out for answers related to this. Stay Healthy!

 
 
 

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