The digestive tract consists of the upper and lower GI tracts.
The upper GI tract consists of the:
- mouth
- pharynx
- oesophagus
- stomach.
The lower GI tract comprises the intestines and anus.
Organs related to the GI tract are the liver, gall bladder and pancreas.
Specialties within GI Services
- Endoscopy
Examination of the inside of the body using a thin, flexible tube that contains a light and a video camera - Gastroenterology
- Hepatology (liver)
- Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
Surgery on the last section of the digestive system; the colon (large bowel) or rectum (back passage) - Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) Surgery - lliver, bile ducts and gallbladder
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Bowel Cancer Screening
