Current status of foregut surgery in Hong Kong

Abstract

<p>The foregut refers to the upper part of the embryonic digestive tract, which further develops into organs such as the esophagus, lungs, stomach, liver, pancreas, and parts of the duodenum. In Hong Kong, foregut surgery, which focuses on treating and researching benign diseases related to the foregut, has relatively mature techniques and advanced instruments. This includes using auxiliary examination methods and pioneering novel anti-reflux surgical procedures, such as robot-assisted hiatal hernia repair and magnetic sphincter augmentation. Currently, scholars across Asia are paying increasing attention to foregut diseases. This article introduces the situation of foregut surgery in Hong Kong to promote academic exchange and cooperation with the international community. The aim is to seek further collaboration in establishing an Asian Foregut Society. The society would share diagnostic and treatment experiences and academic achievements.<br></p>

前肠是指胚胎时期的消化道上部，进一步发育成为食管、肺、胃、肝脏、胰腺及部分十二指肠等器官。在香港，针对治疗和研究前肠相关良性疾病的前肠外科已经拥有相对成熟的技术和先进仪器配合，包括采用一系列的辅助检查方法，率先开展新颖的抗反流手术方式，如机器人辅助下食管裂孔疝修补、磁珠环括约肌增强术等。目前亚洲各地学者开始越来越重视前肠相关疾病，本文通过介绍香港前肠外科情况促进与国际进行学术交流合作，谋求与亚太地区进一步共同建设亚洲前肠相关协会，分享诊治经验和学术成果。