In Latin, "gastro" means stomach and "entero" means intestine. Today, when gastroenterology is mentioned, it should be understood as the branch of science that includes diseases of the entire digestive system. Gastroenterology surgery is a branch of science that aims to find cures for diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, bile ducts and pancreas that require surgical treatment. Gastroenterology surgeon refers to surgeons who are selected among general surgeons and receive special training on the mentioned surgeries and focus on these surgeries. The sub-branch is Gastroenterology surgery. To become a gastroenterology surgeon, it is necessary to complete a second specialization after completing general surgery specialization. Among general surgeons, those who are successful in an exam conducted through the central system undergo 2 or 3 years of training in centers determined by the ministry and learn the intricacies of digestive system surgery and combating difficult diseases. Those who take the exam again at the end of the training period and are successful are entitled to receive the title of gastroenterology surgeon.
The digestive system works as a whole. In other words, when you swallow a bite of food, every organ, from the esophagus to the large intestine, from the liver to the pancreas, must do its part. Unfortunately, diseases often concern not only one organ but the entire system. Having mastery of the entire system ensures that physicians are equipped for unexpected situations that may occur during surgery or in the postoperative period.
He is also fully competent in diagnosis and treatment with endoscopic methods. Nowadays, the rate of endoscopic interventions is increasing. We can treat many diseases endoscopically that previously required surgery.
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