Upper GI System

Question 1

The upper GI system runs from?

Answer 1

runs from the mouth to the first part of the small intestine (duodenum)

Question 2

Hiatal hernia repair

Answer 2

where the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm

Question 3

(cholecystectomy)

Answer 3

Total removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) due to gallstones and/or inflammation.

Question 4

Abdominal hernia repair

Answer 4

where the intestines protrude through a hole in the abdominal muscle;

Question 5

(hepatectomy)

Answer 5

Partial or total removal of the liver (damage (cirrhosis), infections (hepatitis), or trauma; treatment for bile duct disease and blockages.

Question 6

(oesophagectomy)

Answer 6

partial or total removal of the oesophagus (oesophagectomy) due to cancer.

Question 7

Nissen fundoplication);

Answer 7

Anti-reflux surgery

Question 8

(pancreatectomy)

Answer 8

Partial or total removal of the pancreas (pancreatectomy) due to pancreatic cancer, inflammation (pancreatitis), or trauma; removal of the pancreas and surrounding anatomy (pancreaticoduodenectomy) due to cancer.

Question 9

(gastrectomy)

Answer 9

Partial or total removal of the stomach (gastrectomy) due to gastric cancer, inflammation or benign polyps