Surgical Gastroenterology is a sub-speciality dealing with the management of
diseases related to the human gastrointestinal tract involving the organs namely
oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, gall bladder and biliary tract, small and
large intestine, rectum and anus.

It is a well recognized specialty today. Diseases of the GI system are among the
most common disorders in India. The National Board of Examinations,
recognizing the need and the importance of GI surgery, has established a DNB
examination in Surgical Gastroenterology.