Gastroenterology – Surgical

Common GI conditions that may require surgery include hernia, appendicitis, gastrointestinal cancer, gallstones, intestinal obstruction, liver cancer, colon cancer, etc. 

If a patient experiences abdominal pain, swelling or any other symptoms of the GI tract and the imaging techniques such as CT scan, MRI, or Ultrasound, do not give proper information about the condition of the patient, the doctor may recommend laparoscopy. The GI surgeon can use the laparoscopic procedure for diagnosing a problem in different organs of the GI tract such as the gallbladder, appendix, common bile duct, small intestine, large intestine, liver, stomach, pancreas, and rectum. It helps the doctor in getting a clear vision of the internal organs and detect tumours or fluid in the organs. The team of gastroenterologists at CARE Hospitals carefully uses this technique for an efficient diagnosis of the condition. 

At CARE Hospitals, the patient remains under the care of experienced surgeons who have received regional and national recognition for their uncommon skills. Our experienced GI surgeons regularly handle the most complex cases affecting the gastrointestinal system. Besides, our surgeons handle every case with gentle care.

The recovery time for gastrointestinal surgery differs from person to person. The recovery time depends on the type of surgery and individual factors such as the overall health of the patient, age, medical history, and other factors. Routine procedures such as hernia repair surgery can be done as outpatient surgery and the patient can go home the same day. More complicated surgeries such as pancreas or liver surgery may require a hospital stay. We aim that every patient should recover comfortably at home as soon as it is safe after surgery. We follow all safety protocols such as encouraging patients to move soon after surgery and helping them heal quickly.

CARE Hospitals’ surgeons have been using robotic-assisted procedures for a long time. These are minimally invasive, laparoscopic techniques that are used to treat different conditions of the GI tract such as hiatus hernias, etc. The procedure uses smaller incisions as compared to the traditional open surgery and helps in reducing blood loss and post-surgery complications. CARE Hospitals’ surgeons perform several robotic-assisted surgeries every month using state-of-the-art technology, which adds to their experience & expertise in the field.