Gastrointestinal Surgery

Tbilisi

Medically reviewed by Dr. Mahir Turan, MD · Last reviewed April 2, 2026

Gastrointestinal Surgery care in Tbilisi is available at 1 hospital in the Voumed network.

Gastrointestinal surgery is the surgical treatment of the digestive system, from the esophagus, stomach and bowel to the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas. It manages benign problems such as gallstones, reflux, hernias and inflammatory bowel disease, and the full range of digestive cancers, often as part of a wider cancer plan. Many patients travel abroad for this care because it brings together experienced surgical teams, modern operating theatres and a strong emphasis on keyhole and robotic techniques that can mean a much faster, gentler recovery than open surgery. Because digestive disease frequently needs both medical and surgical input, the work is planned and delivered by a coordinated team rather than a single doctor.

At a glance

Sub-specialties: upper gastrointestinal and esophageal surgery, colorectal surgery, hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, surgical oncology of the digestive tract, proctology
Common procedures: laparoscopic gallbladder removal, colectomy and bowel resection, anti-reflux and hiatal hernia surgery, stomach and esophageal cancer surgery, liver and pancreas surgery, hemorrhoid and anal surgery, hernia repair
Common reasons to travel: experienced surgical teams, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, one coordinated cancer plan, shorter waiting times
Typical hospital stay: a day or two for keyhole gallbladder surgery, several days to a week or more for major bowel, liver or pancreas operations
Anaesthesia: general anaesthesia for most operations; some anal procedures use spinal or local anaesthesia
Typical first step: a remote review of your imaging, endoscopy and reports, followed by an in person assessment and any tests needed before surgery

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Caucasus Medical Centre

tbilisi

JCI

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Technologies and equipment

NanoKnife (Irreversible Electroporation)

NanoKnife is an ablation technology, known medically as irreversible electroporation (IRE), that destroys tumour cells using short pulses of high-voltage electrical current rather than heat or cold. The current opens tiny, permanent holes in the membrane of the tumour cells, causing them to die, while the surrounding framework of tissue is largely preserved. Because it does not burn or freeze, it can be used to treat tumours that lie very close to blood vessels, bile ducts and nerves, where heat-based or cold-based methods would risk serious damage. This makes it a valuable option for selected tumours that cannot be removed by surgery.

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