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17 Jun, 2026 Latest news
When Should You See a General Surgeon?

A patient recently visited our clinic after ignoring a small swelling near his abdomen for nearly a year. Init

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24 Feb, 2026 Latest news
Best General Surgeon

General surgical conditions can arise in many parts of the body, often starting with mild symptoms that gradua

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18 Dec, 2025 Latest news
Best General Surgeon

General surgical conditions can affect various parts of the body and often require timely attention to prevent

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02 Nov, 2025 Latest news
Best General Surgeon

General surgery is a broad medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating a wide range of condition

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26 Feb, 2025 Latest news
Best General Surgeon

A general surgeon is a medical professional specializing in a wide range of surgeries involving the abdomen, d

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02 Feb, 2025 Latest news
Best General Surgeon

A general surgeon specializes in a wide range of surgical procedures that address various conditions affecting

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23 Dec, 2024 Latest news
Best General Surgeon

The best general surgeon specializes in performing a wide range of surgical procedures to treat various medica

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08 Oct, 2024 Latest news
Best General Surgeon

A general surgeon addresses a wide range of surgical conditions affecting various body parts, including the ab

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29 Feb, 2024 Latest news
Best General Surgeon

A best general surgeon is a medical professional specializing in a wide range of surgical procedures, demonstr

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FAQ

Gastrointestinal surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures that treat benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancer) conditions that affect the body's digestive system.
The GI tract is another name for your body's digestive tract. It consists of several tube-like organs joined together—starting at the esophagus in the mouth and ending at your anus. Each piece of the GI tract plays a role in how your body digests (breaks down) food and nutrients. Organs that make up the GI tract include: Esophagus Stomach Small intestine (small bowel) Large intestine (colon) Rectum Anus The digestive system also includes organs that aren't part of the GI tract. These organs include: Gallbladder Liver Pancreas
Both gastroenterologists and GI surgeons diagnose and treat conditions affecting the digestive system. Gastroenterologists are trained in internal medicine and receive additional training in problems of the digestive system. They treat GI conditions medically (such as with medicines) and perform nonsurgical procedures, such as colonoscopies.
Individuals with a body mass index of 35kg/m2 and a weight related condition (diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure) or 40kg/m2 or greater are eligible for bariatric surgery.
Individuals who do not meet the BMI criteria are typically not candidates for bariatric surgery. Someone with complex medical and surgical needs may meet the BMI criteria but after meeting with a surgeon, it can be determine that the individual risk is greater than the potential benefit of the surgery. These situations are rare and are discussed individually with your care team.
Individuals interested in scheduling an appointment with the Penn Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery Program should call 800-789-7366 (PENN). Patients already enrolled in the Penn Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery Program should call their surgeon office directly.
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