General & Laparoendoscopic Surgery - Clinical Specialties & Services
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Clinics
UT Center for Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
The UT Center for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery strives to improve the quality
of life of individuals who suffer from morbid obesity, and to prevent or control
the complications associated with this disorder. We will use a comprehensive,
multidisciplinary program to evaluate, support, educate and treat morbidly obese
patients and provide a variety of state-of-the-art bariatric surgical procedures
for carefully selected candidates.
» UT Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery website
Liver, Biliary Tract & Pancreas Diseases
Disorders managed range from benign to malignant diseases of the liver, biliary tract and pancreas. The General Surgery service has a breadth of experience in developing treatment plans and managing these complex medical and surgical problems. Disorders we treat include liver tumors, both benign and malignant, portal hypertension, cholecystitis, colangitis, choledocholithiasis, gallbladder cancer, pancreatic cystic masses and tumors, both benign and malignant, as well as endocrine tumors.
Learning links from Web MD:
Glossary of digestive disease terminology
Digestive Disorders Health Center
Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic technique. The MARC's Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) has high-definition capabilities to support laparoscopies and endoscopies. Endoscopy is generally used to evaluate and treat stomach pain, ulcers, gastritis, difficulty swallowing, digestive tract bleeding, changes in bowel habits, polyps.
Learning links from Web MD:
Digestive diseases and endoscopy
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
Upper endoscopy for diagnosing heartburn and reflux
Digestive problems and upper endoscopy
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
How is GERD diagnosed?
Laparoscopy and Laparoendoscopy
When appropriate, Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) can provide dramatic improvements in patient care. Instead of making large incisions, many procedures are now successfully performed using very small incisions and special instruments while viewing a monitor. This approach offers many advantages to patients over traditional open surgery, such as reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery time, and obvious cosmetic differences.
MIS continues to evolve and a wide variety of diseases are now being successfully treated using this approach. Laparoscopic surgery has been successfully performed at UTHSCSA since the early 1990's, beginning with the treatment of gall bladder disease. Now appendectomy, hernia surgery, anti-reflux surgery, colon resection, adrenalectomy, splenectomy, bariatric surgery, and pancreatic surgery can often be performed laparoscopically.
Learning links from Web MD:
Laparoscopic surgery for digestive problems
Hernias
Our general surgeons evaluate and treat all types of hernias. Most patients with hernias are initially seen by their primary care physician or internist because of a lump or abdominal pain. A surgical opinion is then sought for these hernias. In many cases, the surgical procedures for these hernias can be completed on an outpatient basis. The laparoscopic approach is often considered and many hernias can be repaired laparoscopically. The division of General Surgery has a special interest and expertise in management and treatment of hernias.
Learning links from Web MD:
Understanding hernia - the basics
Common types of hernias - Topic overview
» Inguinal hernia |
Femoral hernia |
Hiatal hernia |
Umbilical hernia |
Incisional hernia |
Epigastric hernia
What is a hiatal hernia?
Understanding hiatal hernia - diagnosis and treatment
GERD / Reflux Disease
Learning links from Web MD: Heartburn/GERD
Heartburn/GERD Health Center
Heartburn / GERD Health Center - Hiatal hernia
Gastrointestinal
Management of gastrointestinal disorders; endoscopic evaluation of the upper and lower GI tracts; surgical treatment of gastric diseases, including cancer.
Learning links from Web MD:
Glossary of digestive disease terminology
Imaging test for digestive diseases
Laparoscopic surgery for digestive problems
What does appendicitis feel like?
Digestive Disorders Health Center
FAQ about digestive diseases
Digestive diseases and endoscopy
Upper endoscopy for diagnosing heartburn and reflux
Digestive problems and upper endoscopy
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
How is GERD diagnosed?
Colon, Anorectal and Pelvic Floor Surgery
Our colorectal team evaluates and treats many diseases and conditions of the colon and rectum, including colorectal cancer and polyps, diverticular diseases, motility disorders (irritable bowel disease, constipation, gastroparesis, fecal incontinence), inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis), and anal rectal diseases (fistula, abscesses, cancer, hemorrhoids). Many of these diseases require a multidisciplinary approach which we maintain at our UTHSCSA Digestive Disease Center.
Learning links from Web MD:
Colorectal cancer screening - General info
Rectal problems - topic overview
Bowel obstruction - topic overview
Digestive Disorders Health Center
FAQ about digestive diseases
Digestive Diseases and Endoscopy
Glossary of digestive disease terminology
Digestive Disease Center at the MARC
Located in the MARC General & Laparoendoscopic Surgery clinic, the Digestive Disease Center is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of experienced diagnosticians, general and colorectal surgeons, surgical endoscopists, gastroenterologists, and a supporting team of caring, experienced allied health and nursing professionals. The Digestive Disease Center at the MARC provides comprehensive gastroenterological and general surgical services.
Learning links from Web MD:
Glossary of digestive disease terminology
Digestive Disorders Health Center
