Gastrointestinal Diseases and Surgical Treatments
The digestive system is a long, wide canal that begins at the esophagus and ends at the anus, performing a vast and complex range of functions. Pathologies affecting the stomach, duodenum, small intestine, large intestine (colon), and rectum along this long tract require extensive surgical planning, as they can involve both benign inflammatory conditions and malignant oncological processes.
Our Areas of Expertise in Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastric and Colorectal Tumor Surgery (Oncologic Surgery)
For stomach, colon, and rectal cancers, radical surgical procedures are performed based on the stage of the disease, the tumor’s location, and the patient’s overall health. The tumor tissue is removed in accordance with oncological surgical principles, along with the surrounding healthy tissue margins and the associated lymph node network (lymph node dissection), to prevent disease recurrence. Our patients are integrated into a comprehensive treatment pathway, with integrated follow-up by the medical oncology departments both before and after surgery.
Hiatal Hernia and Reflux Surgery
It is a condition in which a portion of the stomach slips into the chest cavity as a result of an anatomical widening at the point where the stomach connects to the esophagus. In cases of hiatal hernias that do not respond to medical treatment or lifestyle changes and cause symptoms such as severe heartburn, acid reflux (GERD), and difficulty swallowing, anti-reflux surgery is performed to reconstruct the stomach valve mechanism. This procedure is typically performed at our clinic using a laparoscopic (minimally invasive) approach.
Proctological Diseases (Anal Surgery)
These are conditions affecting the anal region that are common among the general public but for which patients often seek medical attention too late. State-of-the-art tissue-preserving surgical techniques are used to treat advanced hemorrhoids, anal fissures that do not respond to medical treatment, complex perianal fistulas, and pilonidal cysts. Specialized methods are preferred that minimize the patient’s pain and aim to facilitate an early return to normal daily activities.
This content was prepared by Egemed Hospitals.
Published: April 9, 2026 - 11:59 p.m. • Last Updated: April 9, 2026
