Gastro Sciences
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastrointestinal surgery addresses conditions of the digestive tract and related organs when an operation may be appropriate. Assessment considers the diagnosis, symptom burden, previous treatment and your overall fitness.
Medically reviewed by: Hospital medical team Last reviewed: 2026
A surgical opinion does not automatically mean an operation. The discussion should cover non-operative options, the proposed approach, possible complications and recovery. Listed procedures require hospital confirmation.
Conditions treated
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Appendicitis
- Piles (haemorrhoids)
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Colorectal conditions
Investigations
- Abdominal and anorectal clinical examination
- Blood tests for inflammation and organ function
- Abdominal ultrasound
- CT imaging when clinically indicated
- Colonoscopy for selected colorectal symptoms
Treatment options
- Observation for selected conditions
- Bowel-habit and stool-softening measures
- Condition-specific medicines
- Planned digestive-tract surgery
- Nutrition support around surgery
Procedures
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Appendicectomy
- Selected haemorrhoid or fistula procedures
- Colorectal resection when indicated
Preparing for your visit
- Bring scans, colonoscopy findings and records of previous abdominal operations.
- Explain any bleeding, bowel changes or drainage and how long they have been present.
- Provide details of blood thinners, diabetes medicines and allergies.
- Follow only the fasting or bowel-preparation plan provided for your procedure.
Recovery overview
- Activity restrictions depend on the operation and whether it is open or laparoscopic.
- Follow wound-care, bathing and dressing instructions from the surgical team.
- Use the prescribed diet, pain relief and bowel-care plan.
- Contact the team for fever, worsening pain, wound discharge or difficulty passing fluids.
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