Visceral surgery involves procedures for diseases of the internal organs. The intestines, liver, pancreas, and esophagus fall within this field, as do the stomach and gallbladder. And let’s not forget: the surgical treatment of diseases or injuries of the thyroid or adrenal glands also falls under the scope of visceral surgery. There is plenty of work for these surgeons,
especially in the main areas of practice: Inflammatory bowel diseases, fistulas, fissures, and hemorrhoids, as well as tumors and cancers, are examples of conditions treated by abdominal surgeons.
Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants are also part of a visceral surgeon’s responsibilities.
In the Visceral Surgery Specialist Search, you’ll find medical experts for treatments and surgical procedures in the field of visceral surgery.
Do you have stomach cancer, esophageal cancer, or colon cancer and need an expert in abdominal surgery? Or are you looking for a visceral surgeon for a liver transplant or a gastric band procedure? Here you’ll find selected specialists in visceral surgery.
The Field of Visceral Surgery
A visceral surgeon is also known as an abdominal surgeon. They are a specialist in surgeries involving the abdominal organs and the entire digestive tract.
The most common procedures are:
- Liver transplants
- Surgery for stomach cancer
- Colon cancer
- Appendicitis
- Pancreatic cancer and
- Intestinal Obstruction
The most common surgeries in visceral surgery include:
- Gastric band implantation for obesity
- Partial liver resection for liver cancer
- Surgery on the thyroid and parathyroid glands
- Surgery on the stomach, intestines, and esophagus
- Appendectomy, pancreatectomy, and cholecystectomy
Visceral surgery (abdominal surgery) deals with the surgical treatment of diseases of the abdominal cavity @ Anna Demidova / AdobeStockVisceral surgeons possess:
- Surgical expertise
- Knowledge of diagnostic procedures
- Pre- and post-operative care
To become a specialist in visceral surgery, a physician must complete six years of advanced training.
Therapeutic Scope of Visceral Surgery
The therapeutic scope of visceral surgery includes, in particular:
- Laparoscopic surgeries
- Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
- Fast-track surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy and
- Endoscopy
Gastroscopy @ bilderzwerg / Adobe Stock
In the field of cancer surgery, visceral surgery focuses on the removal of tumor tissue in cases of:
- Colon cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Removal of liver metastases
- Liver tumors
- Partial liver resections and
- Implantation of a port system
The field of visceral surgery in bariatric surgery includes, among other procedures, gastric banding and gastric reduction surgery.
The gastric band limits the rate of food intake by constricting the upper part of the stomach @ bilderzwerg /AdobeStock
Other visceral surgical procedures include:
- Liver transplantation
- Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
- Appendectomy
- Hernia surgery
- Placement of a synthetic mesh (TEP or TAPP surgery) and
- NOTES—surgical procedures performed through natural body orifices