Surgical Gastroenterology
The Department of Surgical Gastroenterology at Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, Chennai, treats diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract and hepato-pancreato-biliary system with a special focus on minimally invasive surgery. Our centre has physicians who incorporate innovative strategies for managing a host of surgical problems with an appropriate mixture of experience and the best available evidence.
We use state-of-the-art laparoscopic surgical techniques to treat patients with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions, including gastrointestinal malignancies. This method shortens recovery time and reduces surgical complications for patients. From consultations and diagnosis to recovery and rehabilitation, our well coordinated multi-disciplinary team ensures all patients are handled in an organised manner. We offer 24/7 care and support to live up to expectations and provide best-in-class service to our patients.
Procedures
- Thoraco-laparoscopic esophagectomy for benign and malignant esophageal diseases
- Hepatectomies, including complex hepatic resection and vascular reconstruction
- Pancreatic surgery for benign and malignant pathologies
- Gallstone-related diseases, including complicated acute cholecystitis
- Minimally invasive colorectal surgery
- Laparoscopic gastrointestinal oncology surgery
- Bariatric surgery
- Complex hernia repair, including laparoscopic and abdominal wall reconstruction
- Anorectal diseases of benign and malignant aetiologies
Research Areas
- Minimally invasive HPB surgery
- Early intervention for for acute cholecystitis
- Early intervention for chronic pancreatitis
- Minimal access surgery for complex hernias
- Surgical nutrition
Services Offered
Day Care Surgery: Day care surgery is a type of ambulatory surgery wherein a patient undergoes surgery and can be discharged on the same day of surgery. This is facilitated by careful preoperative assessment, appropriate intraoperative technique, and early postoperative rehabilitation. The coordinated efforts of surgeons, anaesthetists, and support staff are essential for achieving this goal. Day-care surgeries are less painful, more patient-friendly, and less demanding on family support as the patient recovers.
Common day-care procedures include
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopic Inguinal hernia repair
- Laparoscopic Umbilical hernia repair
- Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
- Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis
- Lateral internal sphincterotomy for fissure in ano
- Fistulectomy
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Superficial Benign tumours excision
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Speciality Clinics
The specialised proctology clinic deals with diseases of the anus and rectum. The unit primarily provides treatment for common anal conditions like haemorrhoids (piles), fissures, and fistulas. Our clinic also supports stapler haemorrhoid surgery and surgical treatment for ODS (Obstructed defecation syndrome) and rectal prolapse. Our clinic is well equipped with state-of-the-art technology to perform diagnostic procedures such as Sigmoidoscopy, MR Defecography, Ano-rectal Manometry, and Endorectal Ultrasound.
Our Hernia Clinic surgeons specialise in all types of hernia repair, from the traditional open technique to laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgery. All types of laparoscopic hernia repair techniques such as TAPP (Transabdominal preperitoneal), TEP (Tracheoesophageal Puncture), IPOM (Intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair), TAPP plus, and eTEP-RS (extended totally extraperitoneal Rives-Stoppa) are performed here. Our experts collaborate to ensure that your hernia is treated effectively the first time and prevents recurrence. Complex abdominal wall reconstructive surgeries are performed to treat complex hernias comprehensively.
Laparoscopic cancer surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat a variety of cancers. This type of surgery has several advantages over typical open surgery, including less pain, a faster recovery, and less scars. We perform laparoscopic oncology to treat gastrointestinal tract cancers, such as esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, and hepato-pancreato-biliary cancer.
Obesity is a rapidly spreading, silent problem affecting society. Our team, consisting of surgeons, endoscopists, dieticians, endocrinologists, pulmonologists, and cardiologists, ensures the appropriate treatment is provided to obese patients.
Diseases of the pancreas are often difficult to identify and treat. These include acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic neoplasms, neuroendocrine tumours, and pancreatic cystic lesions. The availability of the latest imaging and endoscopic techniques and expertise in the field ensure early and accurate diagnosis. The state-of-the-art laparoscopic facilities and surgical expertise ensure maximal chances of cure with a minimally invasive approach.