Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Brisbane

Upper Gastrointestinal surgeons are involved in the management of patients with disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract including the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, small bowel, spleen, pancreas, liver and gallbladder.

Upper GI surgery may include:

• Investigation and surgical management of swallowing difficulties

• Surveillance and management of disorders of the oesophagus including Barrett's oesophagus

• Laparoscopic Fundoplication (GORD/Heartburn/Reflux Surgery)

• Surgical repair of hiatus hernia

• Complex cancer treatment of the upper gastrointestinal tract including:

  • Gastrectomy

  • Oesophagectomy

• Achalasia Treatment

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Diagnosis and treatment of many disorders of the oesophagus and early and late stage cancers can be undertaken using flexible endoscopy.  Endoscopy is a simple, nonsurgical procedure which examines your digestive tract using a flexible tube with a light camera attached to it which allows your surgeon to view pictures of the digestive tract on a TV monitor.  Dr Ghadiri performs upper GI endoscopy as investigation of a variety of symptoms where indicated and during planning for some upper GI procedures.