Gastrointestinal Surgery Clinic

Minimally invasive surgery uses a variety of techniques to operate with less damage to the body than with open surgery. In general, minimally invasive surgery is associated with less pain, a shorter hospital stay and fewer complications. Some examples of minimally invasive surgery are laparoscopic, robotic or endoscopic.

An appendectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, a small, finger-shaped organ attached to the upper part of the large intestine. This surgery is typically performed to treat appendicitis, which is an inflammation of the appendix.

Bariatric surgery refers to a group of surgical procedures performed to alter the digestive system and induce weight loss. Our bariatrics program is accredited as a comprehensive center through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.

A cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder, a small organ located beneath the liver that stores bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. This surgery is commonly performed to treat symptomatic gallstones and other gallbladder conditions.

Colorectal surgery refers to a range of surgical procedures performed on the colon, rectum and anus to treat various conditions affecting these parts of the digestive tract, including cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis and other gastrointestinal issues.

Hernia surgery is a procedure to repair a hernia, which occurs when an internal organ or tissue protrudes through a weak spot or tear in the abdominal muscle wall.

Reflux control surgery is a procedure designed to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and chest pain.

Gastrointestinal cancer surgery involves surgical procedures to remove cancerous tumors from the digestive system. Fort Sanders Regional works collaboratively with Covenant Health’s Thompson Cancer Survival Center to provide the region’s most comprehensive treatment options for digestive cancers including: anal/rectal cancer, esophageal cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer and stomach cancer.

Pancreatic surgery involves surgical procedures to treat diseases and conditions affecting the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach that plays a crucial role in digestion and blood sugar regulation. Pancreatic surgery is often performed to remove tumors, treat pancreatitis or address other pancreatic disorders.