Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery
Advanced surgical solutions for complex GI conditions, supported by minimally invasive techniques and multi-speciality coordination.
About Department
Gastrointestinal Surgery at PB Health is a specialised surgical unit dedicated to the operative management of benign and malignant diseases of the digestive tract. The department combines fellowship-trained GI surgeons with state-of-the-art operating suites, advanced minimally invasive platforms, and enhanced recovery protocols.
Core Capabilities
- Advanced Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Surgery for gallbladder, appendix, hernia, and colorectal conditions with faster recovery and less pain.
- Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery, including liver resections, Whipple procedure, bile duct repair, and advanced pancreatic operations.
- Upper GI, Bariatric & Reflux Surgery for gastric cancer, obesity, hiatal hernia, and severe GERD.
- Colorectal & Pelvic Floor Surgery for colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, IBD, rectal prolapse, and bowel disorders.
- 24/7 Emergency GI Surgery & ERAS Recovery Pathways for perforation, obstruction, bleeding, acute abdomen, and faster post-operative recovery.
Integrated Care Model
Our GI Surgery department operates on a multi-disciplinary, patient-first model. Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Radiologists, Anaesthesiologists, Critical Care specialists, General Surgeons, and Nutritionists meet regularly in tumour boards to plan each case.
From pre-operative optimisation to surgery and post-operative recovery, every patient follows a structured clinical pathway designed for safety, comfort, and the best possible outcome.
Clinical Focus Areas
What To Expect
- From referral to consultation: Our team reviews all prior imaging, endoscopy reports, and biopsy results before your appointment. We ensure no redundant testing.
- Structured surgical assessment: Your surgeon takes a complete history, performs a focused physical exam, and explains the diagnosis in plain language. All treatment options (surgical and non-surgical) are discussed.
- Clear pre-operative planning: You receive a detailed plan that includes bowel preparation (if needed), medication adjustments, fasting instructions, and the expected hospital stay. No surprises.
- You are never without information: Your surgeon meets you before and after the procedure. Family updates are provided at key milestones.
- Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS): We use evidence-based protocols to minimise pain, prevent complications, get you eating earlier, and shorten your hospital stay.
- Seamless post-discharge care: You leave with a clear follow-up plan, dietary guidance, wound care instructions, and a direct line to our surgical team.
Services & Procedures
Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery
Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy), appendectomy, and hernia repair
Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
Bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy / gastric bypass)
Upper GI & Oesophageal Procedures
Fundoplication for severe GERD and hiatal hernia
Gastrectomy (partial or total)
Procedures for gastric outlet obstruction
Liver resection surgery
Whipple procedure (pancreatic surgery)
Distal pancreatectomy
Complex gallbladder and bile duct surgery
Colorectal Procedures
Low anterior resection (LAR)
Abdominoperineal resection (APR)
Ileostomy/colostomy creation or reversal
Emergency & Acute Procedures
Emergency surgery for an acute abdomen
GI perforation repair
Drainage of abdominal abscesses
Hernia & Abdominal Wall Procedures
Open and laparoscopic hernia repair
The PB Health Advantage
- Always Available: Round-the-clock surgical consultations, urgent operative support, and dependable specialist care when timely intervention matters most.
- Specialist-led care: Fellowship-trained GI surgeons with advanced expertise in hepatobiliary, colorectal, upper GI, minimally invasive, and complex abdominal surgery.
- Personalised treatment: Surgical plans tailored to your diagnosis, anatomy, clinical condition, and long-term recovery goals.
- Compassionate at every step: From first consultation to recovery and follow-up, our team supports you with empathy, dignity, and clear communication.
- Technology-driven precision: Advanced operating suites, laparoscopic and robotic platforms, intraoperative imaging, and modern surgical planning for accurate treatment.
- Uncompromising safety: Strict surgical safety protocols, infection prevention standards, anaesthesia excellence, and evidence-based perioperative care.
- Faster recovery focus: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways are designed to reduce pain, shorten hospital stay, and support early mobilisation.
- Truly collaborative care: GI surgeons, gastroenterologists, anaesthesiologists, intensivists, nutritionists, and nursing teams work together for seamless outcomes.