Minimally invasive intestinal surgery plays a vital role in improving digestive health. By promoting faster recovery and reducing discomfort, it offers a modern approach to treating intestinal issues with precision and care. This advanced technique supports optimal digestive function, ensuring better outcomes for patients seeking effective and less invasive treatment options.
What Is Intestinal Surgery?
Intestinal surgery, or gastrointestinal surgery, refers to issues of the digestive system including the esophagus, the stomach, small intestine, or the colon (large intestine).
Gastrointestinal surgery treats disorders including:
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- Severe acid reflux (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal cancers (stomach, colon, rectal, etc.)
- Diverticulitis
- Hernias (hiatal, inguinal, etc.)
- Intestinal obstructions
- Peptic ulcers
- Appendicitis
- Gallbladder disease (e.g., gallstones)
- Benign tumors or polyps in the GI tract
Both gastroenterologists and GI surgeons diagnose and treat conditions that affect the digestive system. Gastroenterologists treat GI conditions medically and perform non-surgical procedures like colonoscopies.
Our board-certified gastroenterologists perform surgery and is a leader in minimally invasive GI surgery techniques. Schedule an appointment in Downers Grove, IL if you are having any GI symptoms which are affecting your quality of life.
Types of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
With minimally invasive surgery, physicians use different operation methods with less harm to the body compared to open surgery. There is reduced pain, less of a hospital stay, and a lower risk of complications.
- Laparoscopy is performed via one or more tiny incisions using little tubes and a small camera and surgical instruments. It was one of the first kinds of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
- Another type is known as robotic surgery. It provides an enhanced 3D view of the surgical area, enabling the surgeon to operate with greater precision and control.
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Intestinal Surgery for Patients
Given a choice, most patients will opt for minimally invasive surgery. Some of the reasons why include:
- There are fewer side effects like bleeding or infections.
- There is a shorter time in the hospital.
- The patient has less discomfort following surgery due to smaller incisions.
- It reduces the amount of medications needed.
- There is less disruption to the intestinal tract.
- There are fewer complications.
In addition, there is less tissue trauma because smaller incisions result in less damage to surrounding tissue. The patient recovers faster and returns to normal bowel function.
Schedule a Consultation in Downers Grove, IL
Talk with Digestive Health Services at (630) 434-9312 about the pros and cons of a minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery approach and if it is right for you.
Sources:
Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Review – PMC (nih.gov)
Minimally invasive surgery – Mayo Clinic
Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine
