Gastroenterology


The Gastrointestinal Surgeons manage major GI surgical problems of the intestines, pancreas & hepatobiliary tract including cancers. Minimal Access Surgery techniques are used for many of them. Major surgeries for benign and malignant conditions of oesophagus, stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas are carried out routinely.
Advanced GI Surgical procedures offered at the department include:
Gall Bladder
Gall bladder Surgery is the main thrust area of this department. The various procedures being performed are :

  • Cholecystectomy (Gall Bladder Surgery)
  • Laparoscopy for CBD Stone Treatment Where ERCP is contraindicated
  • ERCP
  • Surgery for benign and malignant surgical obstructive jaundice including biliary strictures, CBD stones.
  • Choledochal cyst
  • Carcinoma of the gall bladder, pancreas and the bile duct.

Post cholecystectomy complications are actively managed. Surgery for ulcerative colitis and complicated gastrointestinal problems:

  • Pouch and ileoanal procedures have changed the outlook for ulcerative colitis and now patients can get rid of the disease by surgery with intact anal passage. They do not need a permanent ileostomy.
  • Complicated intestinal problems like multiple surgeries, intestinal fistulae etc. are being managed by an expert team.
  • Surgery for GI cancers :- All advanced surgeries for GI benign and malignant tumours are being offered.
  • Diagnostic & Therapeutic Laparotomy and intestinal resections
  • Oesophago gastric devascularisation for cirrhotic patients
  • Surgery & repair of hernia. Surgery for Hiatus Hernia is another commonly performed procedure
  • The other specialty of the centre is that complex Biliary reconstruction surgery for bile duct strictures is performed on par with any other centre in the world with excellent results.

Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic SurgeryAbdomen

Basic Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy and other advanced laparoscopic procedures are being performed routinely. Advanced laparoscopic surgery like colorectal surgery & GI cancer surgery and small bowel surgery are being done. These major and complicated procedures are possible only due to state of the art operation theatres with all modern amenities and critical care ICUs equipped with the latest monitoring and therapeutic gazettes and a huge infra-structure, complementing the expertise of devoted medical and paramedical personnel.

Hepatic trauma

  • Portal hypertension (portasystemic shunts)
  • Carcinoma of the gallbladder
  • Malignant tumors of the bile duct
  • Bile duct injuries and strictures
  • Choledochal cysts
  • Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis

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