Gastroenterology Department
BAPS Pramukh Swami Hospital can boast of a state-of-the-art Medical Gastroenterology department, with full time, qualified medical and surgical gastroenterology consultants.
Liver disease:
We treat all kinds of liver ailments - fatty liver, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, Wilson’s disease, NASH, alcoholic cirrhosis and non-cirrhotic portal hypertension). With our therapeutic endoscopy setup, we manage bleeding complications, effectively.
We also have a well equipped Intensive Care Unit to treat patients with acute liver failure and deep hepatic coma.
Functional bowel diseases
Our expertise includes; managing patients and providing treatment for GERD, Dyspepsia, IBS, functional constipation etc.
Endoscopy
Upper GI Endoscopy
Procedure: Upper GI Endoscopy procedure involves introduction of a flexible pipe fitted with a light and camera through the mouth internally. It is useful to visualize the inner part of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine. It is also possible to take biopsy from any abnormality that is picked up. The total duration of the procedure may last between 5 to 15 mins depending on the complexity of the procedure undertaken. It is done under sedation and/or local anaesthesia. The patient is usually asked to remain on an empty stomach also known as nil by mouth for 6 hours prior to the procedure for solid intake and 2 hours empty stomach for liquids.
Colonoscopy
Procedure: The colonoscopy procedure involves introduction of a flexible pipe fitted with a light and camera through the anus internally. It is useful to visualize the inner part of the colon and some part of small intestine. It is also possible to take biopsy from any abnormality that is picked up. The total duration of the procedure may last between 15 to 40 mins depending on the complexity of the procedure undertaken. It is done under sedation. The patient is usually asked to remain on an empty stomach and a special liquid formula to empty the bowel will be given beforehand.
ERCP: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
Procedure: The ERCP: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography procedure involves introduction of a flexible pipe fitted with a light and camera through the mouth internally. It is useful to visualize the inner part of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine. It helps to treat diseases of bile duct and pancreas. It is also possible to take biopsy from any abnormality that is picked up. The total duration of the procedure may last between 30 to 60 mins depending on the complexity of the procedure undertaken. It is done under sedation or anaesthesia. The patient is usually asked to remain on an empty stomach for 6 hours prior to the procedure for solid intake and 2 hours empty stomach for liquids.
Gastroentero Surgery
Surgical Gastroenterology
Almost all Gastrointestinal (GI) surgeries fall under the spectrum of General Surgery. However, some gastrointestinal surgeries require special attention and expertise of a gastroenterologist. In recent years, along with gastroenterology, surgical gastroenterology has also become popular.
We at BAPS Hospital provide expert surgical gastroenterology treatment and our services in this field are comprehensive, covering the diseases of the pancreas, biliary tract, liver and spleen.
Gastroenterology Surgery
Advanced GI Surgical procedures offered at BAPS Hospital include:
Pancreas:
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Necrosectomy, peritoneal drainage, and procedures for acute pancreatitis
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Surgery for Pseudo cysts, both open and laparoscopic
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Drainage and Resectional procedures for chronic pancreatitis - like lateral pancreaticojejunostomy, Frey’s and other pancreatic head preserving procedures
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Whipple’s procedure and other resectional procedures for periampullary and pancreatic tumors
Biliary Tract:
Surgical intervention for benign and malignant surgical obstructive jaundice such as biliary strictures, CBD stones, etc.
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Management of Post-cholecystectomy complications
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Choledochal Cyst
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Carcinoma of the gallbladder, pancreas, and the bile duct
Our regular interventional and therapeutic endoscopies give us the expertise for ERCP and progressive therapeutic interventions like Papillotomy, CBD stone removal, and varied short and long-term stents.
Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis and Complicated Gastrointestinal Problems:
Pouch and Ileoanal procedures have revolutionized the treatment for Ulcerative Colitis. These procedures help to get rid of the disease with intact anal passage. This eliminates further need for a permanent ileostomy.
Arduous intestinal problems like multiple surgeries, intestinal fistulae, etc. are overlooked by a team of high expertise professionals at BAPS Hospitals.