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The Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery within the Department of Surgery, led by Dr. Santiago Horgan, is a multi-disciplinary team that specializes in esophageal, gastric, and other foregut organ disease processes. Using a combination of laparoscopic, endoscopic, robotic, and open surgical approaches to these problems, the team improves patient care by incorporating technological advances and basic science research in the treatment of esophageal disease.
Esophageal function and anatomy is assessed through a combination of esophageal manometry measurement, pH monitoring, radiographic, and endoscopic evaluation. Analysis of this information allows the team to treat a variety of esophageal disorders, including:
- Achalasia
- Esophageal spasm
- Nutcraker esophagus
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Esophageal perforation
- Esophageal diverticula
- Paraesophageal hiatal hernia
- Caustic esophageal injury
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Morbid obesity
Minimally invasive surgical approaches to the disease processes above have shown improved pain control, earlier mobilization and return to normal function, and shorter hospital stay. New intraluminal approaches to some disease processes, including endoluminal plication and radiofrequency energy application, have been investigated at UCSD with the hope to further improve patient care and safety.
Sample Patient Consultations
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Department of Surgery
200 West Arbor Drive, #8220
San Diego, CA 92103-8220
(619) 471-0755 |