Gastrointestinal Surgery (G.I.Surgery)

The Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery Department at International Modern Hospital (IMH) provides comprehensive surgical care for disorders affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and colorectal system. Gastrointestinal conditions can significantly impact digestion, nutrition, and overall quality of life, and often require timely surgical intervention when medical management is insufficient. In the UAE, lifestyle factors, dietary habits, and rising rates of metabolic disease have increased the demand for advanced GI surgical care.

IMH’s GI Surgery Department offers evidence-based, patient-centered surgical treatment, with a strong emphasis on minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques wherever clinically appropriate. These approaches help reduce post-operative pain, minimize complications, shorten hospital stay, and support faster recovery.

The department manages a wide range of benign and complex gastrointestinal conditions, including gallstones, hernias, appendicitis, reflux disease, peptic ulcer complications, bowel obstruction, colorectal disorders, inflammatory bowel conditions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and selected gastrointestinal cancers. Each patient undergoes a thorough pre-operative evaluation to ensure accurate diagnosis, optimal surgical planning, and safe outcomes.

GI surgeons at IMH work closely with Gastroenterology, Anesthesia, Radiology, Oncology, Critical Care, and Nutrition teams to deliver coordinated care across the patient journey. Advanced diagnostic tools, including endoscopy and imaging, support precise surgical decision-making and individualized treatment plans.

Emergency GI surgical services are available for acute abdominal conditions, ensuring rapid intervention for time-sensitive cases such as perforation, obstruction, or severe infection. Post-operative care includes structured pain management, early mobilization, nutritional support, and close monitoring to reduce complications and promote recovery.

Patient education and clear communication are integral to surgical care at IMH. Patients are guided through diagnosis, treatment options, surgical expectations, and recovery planning, empowering them to make informed decisions.

The goal of the Gastrointestinal Surgery Department at IMH is to restore digestive health, relieve symptoms, and improve long-term outcomes through safe, advanced, and compassionate surgical care