Digestive system surgery, or gastrointestinal surgery, can be divided into upper GI surgery and lower GI surgery.
Upper gastrointestinal
Upper gastrointestinal surgery, often referred to as upper GI surgery, refers to a practice of surgery that focuses on the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract.
Lower gastrointestinal
Lower gastrointestinal surgery includes colorectal surgery as well as surgery of the small intestine.
