Upper Gastrointestinal & Bariatric Surgery

Digestive diseases are disorders of the digestive system or gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Our Specialists focusing on the upper GIT will be able to provide a comprehensive diagnosis & treatment of all conditions affecting your food pipe (Oesophagus), Stomach, and first part of your small intestine called the Duodenum. Both diagnostic & therapeutic services are available for patients present with symptoms suggestive of Upper GIT diseases, including GIT tumours, bile duct & gallbladder stones, obesity & metabolic disorders.

For those who are obese and facing potentially life-threatening weight-related health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, severe Sleep Apnea, Type 2 Diabetes or stroke, the different types of weight-loss surgery, known collectively as Bariatric Surgery are also available as an option (subject to patients meeting certain medical guidelines).

Symptoms / conditions that require assessment include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Blood in stool
• Diarrhoea
• Incontinence
• Weight gain or loss
• Peptic ulcer
• Difficulties in swallowing
• Abdominal distention
• Constipation
• Stomach pain
• Lactose intolerance