Upper & Lower GI Surgery
Gastrointestinal Services in Ravalli County
In the medical field, the gastrointestinal system is broken into two sections:
upper GI and lower GI. The upper GI includes the esophagus, stomach, duodenum,
and other organs in the upper part of the body, while the lower GI includes
the bowels and lower abdomen. At Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, we offer
surgical services for both of these areas, making use of minimally invasive
techniques that reduce the risk of infection and allow our patients to
heal faster.
The following are some common upper and lower gastrointestinal procedures:
- Hernia removal
- Colectomy
- Gallstone treatment
- Barrett’s Esophagus ablation
- GERD surgery
Many GI surgeries are performed with endoscopes and/or laparoscopes. These
are small, flexible, tube-like cameras that allow surgeons to perform
complex procedures without cutting a patient completely open.
Our surgical team will make sure you know all of the surgical options available
to you so that you can pick a treatment plan you feel comfortable with.