What are the common diseases in hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal surgery?
Disease description:
My gastrointestinal health has always been suboptimal. Recently, I've been considering visiting the hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal surgery department at the hospital for a checkup. What are the common diseases typically treated in the hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal surgery department?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Common diseases in hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal surgery mainly include:
1. Liver diseases: such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, among which liver cancer is a malignant tumor of the liver and requires special attention.
2. Biliary diseases: including gallstones, cholecystitis, bile duct stones, among which gallstones are relatively common and may cause complications such as cholecystitis.
3. Gastrointestinal diseases: such as gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, intestinal perforation, these diseases may cause symptoms like pain and bleeding, and require timely treatment.
In addition, there are gastrointestinal tumors, such as gastric cancer, colon cancer, etc., which may require surgical treatment. Doctors in hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal surgery are skilled in treating these diseases through surgery and medication, helping patients recover their health. When related symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to receive professional diagnosis and treatment.
