Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. It involves a detailed understanding physiology of the gastrointestinal organs including the stomach and intestinal motility, the digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body, removal of waste from the system, and the function of the liver as a digestive organ. It includes common and important conditions such as colon polyps and cancer, hepatitis, gastro esophageal reflux (heartburn), peptic ulcer disease, colitis, gallbladder and biliary tract disease, nutritional problems, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pancreatitis. In essence, all normal activity and disease of the digestive organs is part of the study of Gastroenterology.

The aim of our department of Gastroenterology is the understanding, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive tract and liver through the integration of novel models of healthcare delivery with innovative programs in clinical and basic research. 

Our patients are cared for by teams of physicians with broad expertise in all forms of gastroenterological and hepatobiliary diseases. Super specialities of exceptional endoscopic skills are available for all state of the art diagnostic and therapeutic procedures who have backgrounds from major Indian and overseas institutions. Innovation and implementation of recent development is the aim and to provide best to the patient. ICU with best of the facilities care provides the world-class emergency and intensive service, which often determines the final outcome in seriously ill patients. Integration and co-operation of other department provides a total care absolutely essential for today's medical excellence.

Our institutions are the only centre in the country, which provides liver, transplants services. Hepatologists and transplant surgeons work as a team and have established India's first liver centre.

Clinical Services

• Upper GI Endoscopy Colorectal Neoplasia
• Colonoscopy
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography)
• Sclerotherapy and band ligation of varices
• Oesophageal dilations
• Balloon treatment for Achalasia cardia
• Prosthesis placement
• Extraction of stone from CBD
• Stenting of CBD and pancreatic ducts
• Per-cutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
• Colorectal Neoplasia
• Liver Transplant Clinic

Surgical Gastroenterology & Minimally Invasive Surgery

Rapid advances in endoscopic equipment and technique, radiology and development of minimally invasive surgery has made it possible to treat majority of the gastro-intestinal disorders with minimal disruption of normal anatomy and physiology. 

Our institutions have one of the most comprehensive facilities for the treatment of disorders of digestive system. The unit has top professionals who are second to none in expertise and human values.

Major operations for benign and malignant conditions of Oesophagus, Stomach, Intestines, livers and pancreas are carried out routinely. Minimally invasive surgeries like Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Splenectomy, Intestinal Resections, Surgery for Hiatus Hernia are frequently done.