Surgical Gastroenterology in Raipur

• Highly qualified GI surgeons with subspecialty training in hepatobiliary, pancreatic, colorectal and bariatric surgery.
• Laparoscopic and minimally invasive GI surgery including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, colectomy, gastrectomy and Nissen fundoplication.
• Liver transplantation including living and cadaveric liver transplant 
• Whipple's procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) and complex hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery for pancreatic and biliary cancers
• Liver resection (open and laparoscopic approaches) for hepatocellular carcinoma, liver metastases, and benign tumours 
• Colorectal surgery including right and left hemicolectomy, anterior resection, abdomino-perineal resection, and ileostomy or colostomy formation
• Bariatric surgery including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and adjustable gastric banding for morbid obesity
• Hernia surgery including laparoscopic and open mesh repair for inguinal, umbilical, incisional, and hiatal hernias
• Emergency GI surgery available 24/7.

The Department of Surgical Gastroenterology at Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals, Raipur, is an advanced centre for gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and colorectal surgery, managing a wide range of conditions that require operative intervention. The programme is structured to deliver precision-led surgical care, from routine minimally invasive procedures to highly complex abdominal surgeries.

The department is led by specialist GI surgeons with focused expertise in hepatobiliary surgery, pancreatic surgery, colorectal surgery, and bariatric procedures, working in close coordination with medical gastroenterology, oncology, radiology, and critical care teams. This integrated model ensures that surgical decisions are made when clearly indicated, and always with a defined clinical objective.

We serve patients who need GI surgical expertise from across Chhattisgarh and increasingly from Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand. Our GI surgeons have subspecialty training and the department works as part of an integrated digestive disease programme, in close clinical collaboration with our medical gastroenterology team, ensuring that surgical and non-surgical options are always considered together before a treatment plan is finalised.

Conditions We Treat

The surgical gastroenterology team at Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals manages the full range of hepatobiliary, pancreatic, gastrointestinal and colorectal conditions:

• Hepatobiliary Conditions: Liver tumours including hepatocellular carcinoma, colorectal metastases and cholangiocarcinoma; biliary strictures; gallbladder disease at all levels of complexity; and bile duct malignancies requiring resection.
• Pancreatic Conditions: Pancreatic cancer, ampullary tumours, distal bile duct cancers, infected pancreatic necrosis, and chronic pancreatitis requiring surgical drainage.
• Oesophageal and Gastric Conditions: Oesophageal cancer, gastric cancer, medically refractory GERD with confirmed hiatal anatomy, and morbid obesity requiring bariatric intervention.
• Colorectal Conditions: Colorectal cancers at all sites including low rectal cancers, diverticular disease, complex fistula-in-ano, IBD complications, bowel perforation, obstruction and ischaemic bowel.
• Hernia: Inguinal, umbilical, paraumbilical, epigastric, incisional, hiatal and para-oesophageal hernias, managed based on defect size, anatomy and patient-specific factors

Surgical Gastroenterology Diagnostics and Facilities

At Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals, our diagnostic infrastructure and surgical facilities are built to support the full range of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary procedures:

• Diagnostic Imaging
  • High-resolution abdominal ultrasound with Doppler for initial assessment of liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreatic pathology
  • Contrast-enhanced CT for staging of GI cancers, characterisation of liver and pancreatic lesions, and preoperative surgical planning
  • MRI with MRCP for detailed biliary and pancreatic ductal anatomy, particularly valuable before complex hepatobiliary procedures
  • PET-CT for oncological staging and assessment of treatment response in GI malignancies
• Endoscopic Diagnostics
  • Upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy for direct visualisation, biopsy, and therapeutic intervention across the full GI tract
  • ERCP for biliary and pancreatic ductal assessment alongside therapeutic intervention in the same sitting
  • EUS for high-resolution evaluation of submucosal lesions, pancreatic masses, and lymph node assessment 
• Preoperative Assessment
  • Dedicated pre-anaesthesia clinic for surgical risk stratification and optimisation before major abdominal procedures
  • Nutritional assessment and dietitian input for patients undergoing oesophageal, gastric, and bariatric surgery
  • Multidisciplinary team review for all GI cancer cases 
• Surgical Infrastructure
  • Fully equipped operating theatres with three-dimensional laparoscopic systems for complex minimally invasive procedures
  • Dedicated hepatobiliary and colorectal surgical sets with specialist instrumentation for advanced resections
  • Intraoperative fluorescence imaging for bile duct identification during challenging laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Postoperative and Critical Care
  • Dedicated surgical ICU with round-the-clock specialist cover for patients recovering from major GI and hepatobiliary
  • Structured enhanced recovery protocols across colorectal, hepatobiliary, and upper GI surgery to reduce hospital stay and improve outcomes

Treatment We Provide

From laparoscopic day procedures to major oncological resections, our surgical gastroenterology team brings the operative volume and subspecialty depth that directly influences patient outcomes:

• Hepatobiliary Surgery: Liver resections ranging from minor laparoscopic procedures to major hemihepatectomy, supported by volumetric planning and a dedicated liver anaesthesia team. Biliary surgery covers cholecystectomy at all complexity levels, hepaticojejunostomy for biliary strictures, and bile duct resection for cholangiocarcinoma. The liver transplant programme at Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals has completed 30+ successful transplants with an established cadaveric programme.
• Pancreatic Surgery: Whipple's procedure for pancreatic, ampullary and distal bile duct cancers, performed with the surgical volume that directly influences outcomes. Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy, necrosectomy for infected pancreatic necrosis, and surgical drainage for chronic pancreatitis are all within the programme.
• Oesophageal and Gastric Surgery: Minimally invasive oesophagectomy (VATS or laparoscopic-assisted) for oesophageal cancer, total and subtotal gastrectomy for gastric cancer, Nissen fundoplication for refractory GERD, and a structured bariatric programme covering sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with preoperative assessment and long-term follow-up.
• Colorectal Surgery: Right and left hemicolectomy, sigmoid resection and anterior resection for rectal cancer performed laparoscopically as standard. Abdomino-perineal resection with permanent colostomy for low rectal cancers where sphincter preservation is not oncologically appropriate. Emergency colorectal surgery for perforation, obstruction and ischaemic bowel managed with the urgency these presentations demand.
• Hernia Surgery: Laparoscopic TEP and TAPP repairs for inguinal hernias, laparoscopic and open mesh repair for umbilical, paraumbilical, epigastric and incisional hernias, and hiatal or para-oesophageal hernia repair with fundoplication or mesh-assisted crural repair.
• Emergency GI Surgery: The surgical gastroenterology team operates around the clock for GI emergencies, with full access to operating theatres and intensive care at any hour. Perforated ulcers, bowel strangulation, ischaemic bowel and abdominal trauma are managed immediately. Emergency surgery runs on the same team, the same infrastructure and the same postoperative critical care standard as elective work.

Achievements

The Surgical Gastroenterology Department at Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals has brought world-class abdominal and hepatobiliary surgery to Central India, so patients no longer have to leave home to access it:

• Established Chhattisgarh's first liver transplant programme
• Completed 30+ successful liver transplants
• Done Chhattisgarh's first cadaveric liver transplant (2023)
• First successful deceased donor liver transplant in Central India (2022)
• Done Chhattisgarh's first paediatric transplant (2021)
• Built one of Central India's most comprehensive surgical gastroenterology programmes spanning hepatobiliary surgery, pancreatic resections, colorectal surgery, oesophageal and gastric surgery, hernia repair, and bariatric procedures
• Recognised for oncological surgical expertise across oesophageal, gastric, colorectal, hepatic, and pancreatic cancers

Our Expert Team of Surgical Gastroenterology Doctors

Complex abdominal surgery demands more than technical skill; it demands surgeons who understand the weight of every decision they make and the person it affects. At CARE Hospitals, our surgical gastroenterology team brings together specialists with deep operative experience across the full range of hepatobiliary, colorectal, oesophageal, pancreatic, and bariatric surgery. They have built their practice on doing difficult operations well, managing complications before they escalate, and communicating honestly with patients and families at every stage. Whether the procedure is a routine laparoscopic cholecystectomy or a major cancer resection, every patient receives the same standard of surgical precision, the same thoroughness in planning, and the same commitment to seeing the recovery through to the end.

Why Choose Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals?

CARE Hospitals is recognised as the best Surgical Gastroenterology hospital in Raipur for:

• Full Range of Surgical Expertise: At Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals, surgical gastroenterology covers the full spectrum of complexity, from routine laparoscopic procedures to some of the most technically demanding operations in abdominal surgery including the Whipple's operation, hepatic resections, and major colorectal surgery.
• Integrated Diagnosis and Surgical Planning: The breadth of the programme matters for patients in Chhattisgarh. From upper abdominal pain workups to hepatocellular carcinoma resection planning and paediatric conditions like biliary atresia, every diagnosis is established and every surgical plan agreed within the same institution, eliminating the need for transfers or distant referrals. Surgical expertise, preoperative infrastructure, and postoperative critical care are all available here.
• Flexibility of Choosing Surgical Approaches: Minimally invasive surgery is the default approach in this department wherever anatomy and pathology permit. Three-dimensional laparoscopy is available in our operating theatres, providing the depth perception that complex dissection requires. Open surgery is performed when anatomy, tumour extent, or operative findings make laparoscopic completion inappropriate.
• Oncological Surgery Without Compromise: At Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals complex cancer resections including oesophagectomy, gastrectomy, hepatic resections, and the Whipple's procedure performed with oncological precision, ensuring adequate margins without unnecessary sacrifice of healthy tissue.
• Paediatric Surgical Capability: Dedicated paediatric surgical gastroenterology service managing conditions including biliary atresia, choledochal cysts, and congenital GI anomalies without the need for distant specialist referrals.
• Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery: Surgical weight loss programme covering sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass for patients with obesity-related metabolic disease, supported by preoperative dietitian assessment and structured long-term follow-up.