Overview

A significant "transferable competency" includes surgery of the esophagus, gastric system, and upper gastrointestinal tract. UGI Surgery necessitates both specialized "Knowledges and Skills" in managing congenital and acquired diseases and injuries of the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract, which are treated by operative and other interventions, as well as "Knowledge" in basic sciences required for the development of clinical, operative, and endoscopical skills.

Acute and non-acute illnesses, injuries, and acute and elective treatments in patients of all ages are included in the "transferable competency" of OG Surgery. The management of pathological processes that impact these organs, including the management of pain, is covered by this. This involves patient rehabilitation as well as treatment, intensive care, diagnosis, and decision-making.

OG Surgery also covers the necessary knowledge and expertise leading to referral to specialised centres when this is indicated and possible. Where specialized centres are not possible because of time or geographical considerations, it defines the multi-specialty skills to carry out these interventions safely.

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical activity

The preoperative, perioperative, postoperative, and patient follow-up are all included in the upper GI surgical activity. Additionally, the speciality covers both specific and general preventive actions, rehabilitation, palliation, and pain management, particularly for patients with cancer. The field of medicine specializes in treating disorders relating to morbid obesity as well as diseases and injuries of the esophagus, GI junction, stomach, and diaphragm.

Diagnosis and treatment : The preoperative, perioperative, postoperative, and patient follow-up are all included in the upper GI surgical activity. Additionally, the speciality covers both specific and general preventive actions, rehabilitation, palliation, and pain management, particularly for patients with cancer. The field of medicine specializes in treating disorders relating to morbid obesity as well as diseases and injuries of the esophagus, GI junction, stomach, and diaphragm.

The UGI Surgeon must have : Endoscopic procedures must be used by the oesophageal and gastric (OG) surgeon for both therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. They must be given the chance to learn about and get expertise with rapidly changing technological techniques.Additionally, the OG Surgeon must be able to decipher any form of upper gastrointestinal tract surgery-related radiological examination.