Gastroenterology Or Hepatology

Focused on prevention, diagnosis & treatment of diseases pertaining to the digestive tract, liver & pancreatico-biliary system in both adults & children is the core objective under medical & surgical Gastroenterology. AVAN MediTour   institutes offer state-of-the-art endoscopic & traditional surgery procedures gastrointestinal cancers, gastrointestinal bleeding, foreign body removal & several others. Our pool of top specialist surgeons manage a variety of gastrointestinal surgical problems relating to the intestines, hepatobiliary tract, liver & pancreas through cutting-edge procedures.

What is Gastroenterology?

Gastroenterology is a branch of Medicine devoted to study, diagnose & treatment of the gastrointestinal tract & accessory organs of digestion. It includes the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, the large intestine & rectum. Accessory organs of digestion included in Gastroenterology are liver, gall bladder & pancreas. Gastroscopy cost in India is just a fraction of what you would have to pay in developed countries. Moreover, medical facilities in India match international standards & are globally renowned to be one of the best.

Gastrointestinal Surgeries in India with AVAN MediTour

Also known as GI Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery is dedicated to provide comprehensive surgical solutions for basic & complex gastrointestinal problems. Some Gastrointestinal surgeries in India include benign & malignant GI disorders like abdominal wall hernias, gastroesophageal reflux, gall bladder diseases, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, colon & rectal cancer, enterocutaneous fistula, incontinence, rectal prolapsed & short bowel syndrome. GI surgeries are also often a part of weight-loss surgery procedures.

Cost of Gastrointestinal Surgeries in India

India is a specialist destination for Gastrointestinal Surgery procedures. Gastrointestinal Surgeries costs in India are affordable & just a fraction of what you normally pay in the western developed countries. Offering high-tech medical solutions to a large variety of healthcare problems, it is no wonder that India is one of the most favored global health care destinations today.

Gall Bladder Surgery in India

Removal of a diseased gall bladder is known as Cholecystectomy. Gallstones are also a major cause of worry especially among obese patients. Gallstone formation is generally influenced by a number of factors, also calls for surgery to be corrected. Gall Bladder surgery in India is excellent & comparatively cheaper than what you will have to pay in the western world.

Gastroenterology Treatments in India

Common medical conditions relating to Gastroenterology normally exhibit some or all of the following symptoms. Some of the basic Gastroenterology symptoms include constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, pain in abdomen, acid reflux, heart burn, pain in gall bladder & Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Some common gastroenterology treatment procedures include intestinal resection, hernia repair surgery, appendicectomy surgery, splenectomy surgery, gastric bypass surgery, laparoscopic fundoplication surgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery, achalasia cardia treatment, rectal prolapse treatment & piles treatment concerning the entire digestive tract.

Gastric Surgeries in India

Anal Fissures

Anal or rectal fissure is normally a tear or break in skin of anal canal. These fissures can be noticed causing bright redness of anus or bleeding on toilet paper. In acute cases these cause intense pain after defecation. Fissure depths can in cases be superficial or in cases extend to underlying sphincter muscle. Surgical procedures are applied for treatment of anal fissures only after medical therapy has failed to heal for 3 months or more. Surgical treatment for anal fissures is generally done under anesthesia in cases where anal sphincter muscle is likely to be incised. This surgery can often be painful post operatively until complete recovery.

Appendectomy

Surgical removal of vermiform appendix is known as Appendicectomy or Appendectomy. Normally performed in emergencies when patients are suffering from acute conditions of appendicitis, minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures are useful for diagnosis in doubt. Recovery is also quicker with laparoscopy procedures even though it is expensive & resource intensive compared to open surgery.

Colectomy

Consisting of surgical resection of colon, Colectomy is also an occasional term used to describe entire large intestine removal along with rectum (proctocolectomy). Common indications for Coloctomy generally include diverticulitis & diverticular disease of large intestine, colon cancer, trauma, typhlitis, bowel infarction, & inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis.

Ileostomy

Refering to a stoma or surgical opening, Ileostomy is normally sited above groin on the right side of abdomen. However, a patient must have adequate length of small intestine so as to be considered a fit case for Ileostomy.

Colonoscopy

This is an endoscopic examination of large bowel & distal part of small bowel which is known as Coloscopy or Colonoscopy. Fit with a camera, it can provide a visual diagnosis & permit opportunity for biopsy or for removing suspected colorectal cancer lesions. This procedure can also remove polyps which can eventually be examined to determine in case they are precancerous. Colonoscopy allows examination of entire colon region.

Colostomy

Colostomy is surgical procedure which involves an incision in the anterior abdominal wall of the large intestine. Meant to provide a channel for feces to exit body, this condition may be reversible or irreversible depending upon the severity of circumstances. Most common varieties of Colostomy include Loop Colostomy, End Colostomy or Double Barrel Colostomy. Colostomy procedures when preplanned display higher rate of long-term successes than performed in emergency situations.

Gastroscopy

Also known as Esophagogastroduodenoscopy or Panendoscopy, this is a diagnostic endoscopy procedure visualizing the upper region of gastrointestinal tract right up to duodenum. It is a minimally invasive surgical procedure as it does not require an incision into a major body cavity or any significant time for recovery.

Haemorrhoidectomy

When hemorrhoids which act as cushions during normal conditions become pathological as piles when swollen is a major cause of distress. Technically called Hemorrhoidal disease, they are usually painless with rectal bleeding in internal conditions. External hemorrhoids produce significant pain & swelling of anus. Constipation however seems to play a leading role in development of this condition. Initial treatments can include increase of oral fluids, fiber intake to relieve constipation with medications to help with pain & rest.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Bifurcation

Aortic Aneurysm is a condition in which abdominal aorta abnormally expands or bulges out more than 3 cm or by 50%.There are chances that patient may experience seldom pain in abdomen, back or leg. This condition is common in 50 years age group & those who have a family history. The causes are tobacco or cigarette use, atherosclerosis & vasculitis. Vascular surgeons perform open or endovascular repair surgery so as to repair ruptured aneurysms. In open surgery, doctors open up the abdomen to check aorta & work on the affected part. A graft is placed on the weaker section of abdominal aorta, whereas in endovascular repair with the help of small flexi tube catheters the damaged aorta is fixed with stent graft. The hospital stay is of about 3-4 days & recovery period is 2-3 weeks.

Nissen / Laparoscopic Fundoplication Surgery

Fundoplication surgery treats GERD/ GORD & hiatal hernia conditions. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is a chronic mucosal injury which is caused due to extreme production of gastric reflux in the oesophagus. Hiatal hernia is a condition where there is the slight bulging of upper part of stomach into the thorax region due to weak diaphragm. In fundoplication surgery, the fundus is wrapped around the oesophagus,stitchedin such a way that lower part of oesophagus easily passes through a small channel of stomach muscle. This procedure fixes, strengthens esophagus & prevents acid from easy entry.

Splenectomy

Splenectomy is the procedure to surgically remove complete malfunctioning spleen. The function of spleen is to purify blood & remove germs & infections from body. If complete spleen is not functioning due to hereditary spherocytosis or cancer then total splenectomy is done, & if a portion needs to be excised then partial splenectomy is done. Traditional & laparoscopic procedures are two ways for performing splenectomy.

Inguinal Hernia Repair

When large or small intestines swell they enter through weak portions of inguinal or groin region; this condition is known as Inguinal Hernia. It causes incarceration & strangulation of the small intestine. Children are more affected by this condition because of delicate abdominal wall structure. Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair involves effective techniques which very well treat hernias with utmost perfection. Herniorrhaphy & hernioplasty are two approaches performed for treatment depending upon individual medical cases.

Laparoscopic Hernia Repair

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair involves effective techniques which very well treat hernias with utmost perfection. Under general anesthesia surgery is performed by making a millimetre-centimetre incision. The abdomen is inflated for inserting a laparoscope through the incision. After the procedure patients can go home the same or next day. It has very few complications & lesser pain due to minimal invasive technique. It is beneficial for treating incarcerated or strangulated hernia (inguinal hernia). The cost of surgery is higher in western countries but in India it is quite affordable.

Sports Hernia Surgery

Sports Hernia is also known by another name which is ‘Athletic Pubalgia’. When there is intense change in the direction or twisting movement during sports this condition is likely to happen. The soft tissue of groin area is torn which gives rise to excruciating pain. The surgery focuses on stabilizing the insertion of the conjoined tendon at the pubic tubercle, a superficial nerve is also removed & flexible thin mesh is placed over the repair which further strengthens the inguinal floor. Most athletes can return back to sports in 6-12 weeks post recovery.

Umbilical Hernia Repair

When stomach muscles are not completely joined & the lining of abdomen bulges through the navel resulting in this condition which is called Umbilical Hernia. It is very common in kids & can easily be noticed when they cry or laugh. Open surgery & Laparoscopic surgery are the two procedures to repair Umbilical Hernia. It is normally performed under sedation, whereby a surgical mesh is placed over hernia to strengthen the region. In later stages, the reoccurrence of this hernia is quite rare.

Surgery for Piles

Surgery is especially reserved for patients who fail to improve with conservative management. Surgical procedures may be used in complications including anal strictures, bleeding infections & urinary retention due to close proximity. Small risks associated after Haemorrhoidectomy generally are liquid fecal incontinence & mucosal ectropion alongside anal stenosis.