Gastrointestinal Surgery

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Our gastrointestinal surgeons offer tailored procedures and expert care for routine and complex GI conditions.

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Why choose UCSF Health for gastrointestinal surgery?

At UCSF Health, our gastrointestinal surgeons tailor your procedure for the best possible outcome. We consider your health history and goals and discuss which surgical approach may be best for you.

People travel to UCSF Health for gastrointestinal surgery because of our in-depth knowledge and experience with complex cases. We use the most advanced surgical techniques — many of which we helped pioneer — to provide a safe and effective procedure.

We treat digestive tract diseases, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett's esophagus and hiatal hernias. We also perform surgery for cancers of the digestive tract, including esophageal cancer and stomach cancer.

  • Expertise in complex conditions

    People with complex conditions or surgical histories turn to our GI surgeons for personalized, effective and expert care.

  • Minimally invasive GI surgery

    Robot-assisted and other minimally invasive approaches involve small incisions, resulting in fewer complications and a quicker recovery.

  • Collaborative care

    We work with gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons and other experts to deliver holistic care that meets your needs.

  • Flexible follow-up appointments

    If you are healing well, you may see one of our providers in person or virtually for your two-week post-surgical appointment.

Gastrointestinal surgeries at UCSF Health

We perform minimally invasive GI surgery to treat cancerous and noncancerous conditions of the digestive tract, including the:

  • Bile ducts

  • Esophagus

  • Gallbladder

  • Liver

  • Pancreas

  • Spleen

  • Stomach

  • Duodenum (first part of the small intestine)

Our experienced surgeons use the latest technology to diagnose and treat conditions such as GERD and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). During some procedures, we use an endoscope (small flexible tube with a camera) to see inside your intestinal tract and treat digestive issues.

Bariatric surgery

Our Bariatric Surgery Center offers comprehensive care for people with severe obesity. We help you lose weight and keep it off with effective surgeries, including minimally invasive gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. People who need reoperative surgery (after an unsuccessful weight-loss surgery) can find help and hope at UCSF Health.

Complex abdominal surgery

Surgeons at UCSF Health's Complex Abdominal Surgery Program treat high-risk patients. Our experience and expertise offer good outcomes for patients with severe abdominal conditions, including:

  • Complex ventral hernias

  • Enterocutaneous fistulas (ECF)

  • Severe acute pancreatitis

Foregut surgery program

Surgeons in our foregut surgery program treat conditions affecting the upper portion of the digestive tract, including:

  • Barrett's esophagus

  • Esophageal motility disorders

  • GERD

  • Hiatal hernias

We tailor procedures to meet your needs and use minimally invasive techniques to reduce the risk of complications.

Surgery for GI cancers

UCSF Health offers advanced, effective treatments for gastrointestinal cancers. Experts at our Surgical Oncology Clinic specialize in complex procedures, such as the pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple) procedure.

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    Award-winning care

    UCSF Health is ranked among the best in the nation for gastroenterology and GI surgery by U.S. News & World Report.

    • Best in Northern California for gastroenterology & GI surgery

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