Upper Gastro Intestinal (GI) Surgery

The Upper Gastro Intestinal (GI) Surgery at Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur treats and diagnoses a variety of complex upper gastrointestinal and general surgical conditions. Most of the surgeries performed by our Upper GI surgeon are through minimally invasive method (either through a small keyhole incision or via laparoscopy and endoscopy). The advantages of this method include a quicker recovery, less pain and faster return to their daily activities.

Example of conditions treated by our Upper GI surgeon is as per below:

1. Malignant Upper GI conditions
   • Stomach Cancer
   • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST)
   • Oesophageal Cancer
   • Small Intestine Cancer
2. Benign Upper GI conditions
   • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
   • Hiatal Hernias
   • Achalasia Cardia
   • Benign Oesophageal Strictures
3. Surgical Treatment for Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
   • Morbid obesity
   • Obesity with Metabolic Syndrome (eg, poorly controlled diabetes)
4. General Surgical Services
   • Inguinal Hernias
   • Abdominal Wall Hernia
   • Gallbladder Surgery
   • Spleen