
Gastrointestinal Surgeon ·
Vinmec Hai Phong , Ha noi, Vietnam
19 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Vietnamese
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Gastrointestinal surgery is a branch of surgery focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of conditions affecting the digestive tract, including the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
Gastrointestinal surgeons treat conditions such as digestive tract cancers (stomach, colon, oesophagus), ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, bowel obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, hernias, and polyps, among others.
Standard procedures include tumour removal, resection of affected sections of the digestive tract, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, endoscopic procedures, hemorrhoidectomy, and surgeries for gallstones or appendicitis.
Minimally invasive surgery involves using small incisions, cameras, and specialised instruments to perform surgeries with reduced recovery time, less pain, and minimal scarring compared to traditional open surgery.
Preparation may include preoperative consultations, blood tests, imaging studies, bowel preparation if necessary, and fasting for a specific period before surgery.
Recovery time varies depending on the procedure and patient health but typically ranges from a few days for minor procedures to several weeks for major surgeries. Minimally invasive procedures usually have shorter recovery periods.
Yes, gastrointestinal surgeons play a key role in diagnosing, staging, and surgically treating digestive system cancers. They often work alongside oncologists, gastroenterologists, and radiologists for comprehensive care.


Dr. Shagufta Parveen is a Clinical researcher and medical writer with expertise in clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. She holds a B.Pharm and Doctor of Pharmacy (Post-Baccalaureate) degree from Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad.
During her clinical stint at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital and Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, she gained hands-on experience in the Clinical Pharmacology Department. Combining scientific knowledge with strong medical writing skills, Dr. Shagufta develops evidence-based healthcare content, treatment guides, and patient education resources.
Her work focuses on simplifying complex medical concepts while maintaining scientific accuracy, helping readers better understand healthcare advancements and treatment options.
In addition to her writing expertise, she is actively involved in scientific research and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications.
Her research work is accessible through the following links:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lMVK1eIAAAAJ&hl=en
https://carcinogenesis.com/index.php/JOC/article/view/870
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