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Gastrointestinal, Hepatopancreaticobiliary and Bariatric surgery Unit

Overview

  • The unit of Gastrointestinal, Hepatopancreaticobiliary and Bariatric surgery at GKNM hospital strives to provide the highest level of gastro surgical care to patients presenting with various benign and malignant diseases of the digestive system including esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, pancreas and biliary tract. The unit is equipped with cutting edge technology to provide maximum patient safety and excellent procedure outcomes. The state-of-the-art imaging and radiology services with excellent diagnostic and therapeutic potential form an important aspect of patient management, both in emergency and elective situations. The surgeons are supported by fully equipped operation theatres which aids in hassle free performance of high end and complex surgeries.
  • Minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery has revolutionized the field of gastrointestinal surgery and GKNMH is equipped with state-of-the-art high-definition camera systems along with advanced laparoscopic technology to support performance of complex gastrointestinal cancer surgeries. “There has been an increase in the incidence of gastrointestinal cancers, particularly esophageal, stomach and colorectal cancers largely due to the lifestyle and dietary change. Laparoscopic surgery has been accepted as the standard of care for these cancers, owing to better patient outcomes in terms of less postoperative pain and shorter hospital stay, however with no compromise on cancer clearance.
  • The immense expertise of the anesthesia and critical care unit enables the gastrointestinal surgeons to smoothly perform major liver, pancreatic and biliary tract surgeries.
  • Bariatric or Weight loss surgery is another specialized aspect of gastrointestinal surgery. The last decade has witnessed a significant increase in the incidence of obesity with its associated metabolic problems. “Laparoscopic surgery for weight loss with short hospital stay has greatly helped these patients shed their excess weight, reduce dose or stop antihypertensive and antidiabetic medicines and lead a physically fit life”.

Treatment & Procedures

  • Hernias, Gallbladder Stones
  • Surgery for Acid Reflux and Achalasia Cardia
  • Laparoscopic Surgery for Esophageal Cancers
  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery for Cancer, Diverticulitis, Ulcerative Colitis
  • Laparoscopic Pancreatic surgery
  • Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer and Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Surgery for Liver and Gallbladder Cancers
  • Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Team of Doctors

Dr.N.P. Kamalesh

MBBS, MS, DNB (Gastrointestinal Surgery), FMAS, FICS, FACS

Consultant And Chief In Gastrointestinal , Hepatopancreaticobiliary And Bariatric Surgery

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