This medical-surgical specialty is responsible for diagnosing and treating a wide range of diseases affecting the digestive system, abdominal wall, endocrine glands, and other internal organs through scheduled or emergency surgical procedures.

• Hernias (inguinal, umbilical, incisional)
• Gallstones and cholecystitis
• Acute appendicitis
• Benign colon and rectal diseases (diverticulosis, polyps)
• Gastrointestinal cancer (stomach, colon, pancreas, liver, esophagus)
• Gastroesophageal reflux and hiatal hernia
   Bowel obstruction
• Anorectal conditions (hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas)
• Cysts, lipomas, and soft tissue masses
• Obesity surgery (in hospitals with
• Bariatric Surgery Unit)

Surgical care begins with a specialized consultation where symptoms are evaluated, prior tests are reviewed, and surgical indication is determined. The team will clearly explain the procedure, risks, benefits, and recovery process. 

• Advanced and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Major Outpatien
• Surgery Program (no hospital stay).
• Oncological digestive surgery with multidisciplinary teams. Coordination with gastroenterology, oncology, nutrition, and anesthesia.
• ERAS protocol for fast postoperative recovery.
• Coloproctology and Hepatopancreatic Surgery Units in reference centers.

• High-resolution thoracic CT
• Diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy
• Diagnostic video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
• Robotic thoracic surgery (depending on center)
• Preoperative spirometry and respiratory functional assessment
• Prehabilitation programs and post-surgical thoracic physiotherapy
   
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