Upper gastrointestinal surgery
This field includes selected operations on the stomach region, oesophageal hiatus, gallbladder, liver and pancreas. Investigations and the extent of surgery determine admission and follow-up.
Treatments in this specialty
Procedure guides
Times are planning guides, not national averages or guaranteed schedules. They reflect published provider examples and patient guidance. The treating team confirms the individual plan, time needed near the clinic and fitness to travel. Waiting lists are not included.
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal
Removes the gallbladder through small abdominal incisions, commonly for symptomatic gallstones. This differs from ERCP, which can remove stones from the bile duct.
- Time
- About 1 hour of surgery
- Appointments
- Assessment + 1 admission + follow-up
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Clinical terms
Use these clinical terms when discussing a referral or looking for a provider. Focused care areas may sit within a broader medical specialty.
- Upper gastrointestinal surgery
- Chirurgie des oberen GastrointestinaltraktsGermanChirurgie horní části trávicího traktuCzech
These operations may use robot assistance at selected centres. The robot is a surgical approach, not a separate diagnosis or a guarantee of better results; the surgeon confirms suitability and availability.
Treatments & services
Explore specific procedures, investigations and care services. The clinical team confirms which options fit the individual case.
Fundoplication
Anti-reflux surgery around the lower oesophagus.
Hiatus hernia repair
Correction of a diaphragmatic opening defect.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Keyhole gallbladder removal.
Distal pancreatectomy
Removal of the pancreatic body or tail.
Liver resection
Removal of selected diseased liver tissue.
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Planning your care
Ask the treating service for a written plan. Appointment numbers and time away depend on the procedure, results and individual needs.
- What is the proposed operation, what are the alternatives and which surgical approach is appropriate?
- How many appointments are needed for surgical assessment, anaesthetic assessment and follow-up, separately from hospital nights?
- Who will review wounds, drains or stents, and what must happen before travel home?
Sources & availability
These references provide clinical background. The guide is not a confirmed service menu for every centre or both countries, and cited organisations are not necessarily RAUQ partners. Confirm eligibility, availability and international patient access with the centre.
Guide content and sources checked 29 October 2026.