Gastroenterology is a speciality of medicine that focuses on the diseases affecting the digestive system. This includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. Though many types of digestive problems can be treated with lifestyle changes and medicines, some of them might require a surgical intervention. Surgical Gastroenterology is a part of Gastroenterology that related to treating gastric disorders which might require surgical intervention.
Surgical Gastroenterologists at Aksha Hospital work in tandem with an efficient medical team comprising of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dieticians, and occupational or physical therapists to ensure that you receive service beyond the concept of care.
Endocrine Surgeries
Endocrine surgery is a surgical subspeciality focusing on surgery of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid gland, the parathyroid glands, the adrenal glands, glands of the endocrine pancreas, and some neuroendocrine glands. Some of the surgical procedures that are performed include: Breast- Mastectomies( Modified radical and simple), Excisions, I&D of abscess Thyroid- Total, subtotal thyroidectomies Parotid, submandibular gland surgeries
Vascular Surgeries
Vascular surgery is a surgical subspeciality in which diseases of the vascular system, or arteries, veins and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally-invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. Some of the vascular surgeries that our team performs include: Varicose vein Trendelenburg operation, Diabetic foot care, Laser procedures.
Endoscopic Procedures
Endoscopic surgery is performed using a scope, a flexible tube with a camera and light at the tip. This allows your surgeon to see inside the organ and perform procedures without making major incisions, allowing for easier recovery time and less pain and discomfort. Some procedures performed include: Diagnostic Procedures in gastroscopy and colonoscopy Therapeutic procedures like banding, sclerotherapy, balloon Oesophagus dilatation, stent placements, PEG tube insertions and polypectomies. ERCP procedures also done here.
Common surgeries in Gastroenterology and General Surgery
General surgery is a surgical speciality that focuses on abdominal contents including oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland (depending on local referral patterns). They also deal with diseases involving the skin, breast, soft tissue, trauma, l Peripheral vascular disease and hernias. Some of the surgical procedures performed by our Gastroenterologists and general surgeons include: Whipple’s Pancreaticoduodenectomy Choledochal cyst and hepaticojejunostomy Frey’s pancreaticojejunostomy Splenectomy Hydatid cyst liver excision (open and laparoscopic) Cholecystectomies (Open and Laparoscopic) Palliative bypass surgeries
