Surgical Gastroenterology Hospital in Chennai

Surgical Gastroenterology

Surgical gastroenterology is a medical speciality that focuses on the surgical treatment of diseases and disorders including cancers related to the digestive system. This includes conditions affecting the oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and rectum. Surgeons after masters degree in general surgery who specialise in gastrointestinal system diseases including cancers are Surgical gastroenterologists. They are experts in performing complex surgeries for gastrointestinal conditions and also perform minimally invasive surgeries (laparoscopy), which offer faster recovery times and fewer complications than traditional open surgery. We focus on improving patient outcomes by providing personalised care and utilising the latest surgical techniques and technologies.

At Progress Gastro Care, our commitment to patient care is unwavering, and we strive to provide personalised care for each patient. Our team of highly skilled surgical gastroenterologists has extensive experience in performing complex surgeries including advanced laparoscopic surgeries for cancers and bariatric surgery.

Conditions treated

Some common conditions that are treated in surgical gastroenterology at Progress Gastro Care include:

Colorectal cancers and polyps
Stomach polyps, tumors and cancers
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Diverticulitis
Gallbladder disease like stones, polyps, cancers
Pancreatic cancer
Acute and Chronic pancreatitis
Liver diseases like abscesses, cysts, tumors and cancers
Intestinal obstruction
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Hernias
Piles, Fissure, Fistula
Gastrointestinal cancers

Treatments offered

A few common surgical treatments offered in surgical gastroenterology at Progress Gastro Care include:

Colectomy: Colectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the colon for conditions such as colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel disease.
Gastrectomy: Gastrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the stomach in case of stomach cancer.
Hepatectomy: Hepatectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the liver to treat conditions such as liver cancer or liver disease.
Pancreatectomy: A pancreatectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas in case of pancreatic cancer.
Esophagectomy: Esophagectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the oesophagus to treat conditions such as esophageal cancer or severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Bariatric surgery: Bariatric surgery is a type of weight loss surgery that is performed to help people who are severely overweight or obese. This may involve procedures such as gastric bypass surgery or a sleeve gastrectomy.
Hernia repair: Hernia repair is a surgical procedure to repair a bulge or tear in the abdominal wall.
Laparoscopic surgery: Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses small incisions and specialised instruments to perform surgery. This type of surgery often results in less pain and a faster recovery time compared to traditional open surgery.

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