The Department of Surgical Gastroenterology deals with the clinical problems of the digestive tract that need surgical intervention. The department is supported by skilled surgeons, who have specialised in the most modern surgical techniques and clinical practices to deliver the best results to the patients.

In addition to tackling all the common upper GI symptoms caused by Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease, Gall Bladder, Pancreas and the Small Bowel, the Department is also equipped to evaluate lower GI symptoms such as constipation and others. It’s one of the few centres in India which has the expertise in performing anorectal manometry and its interpretation to study the whole gut transit time using SITZ markers.

The department provides a multidisciplinary approach to Surgical Gastroenterology.

The team of surgeons possesses extremely competent skills across all forms of surgical treatment with conventional and advanced Laparoscopy methods for patients who require abdominal operations.

The Gleneagles Hospitals have dedicated staff who offer focused care for patients with specific abdominal conditions. The labs, wards, and operation theatres have advanced instruments to provide the patients with the best possible service.

• Weight Reduction Surgeries
• Colorectal Surgery
• Hernia Surgery
• Splenectomy
• Gastric Bypass
• Gastric Banding

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a diagnostic and treatment procedure for bile and pancreatic duct problems. ERCP is suggested if the bile or the pancreatic ducts become blocked or narrowed due to gall stones, infection, chronic pancreatitis, and tumours in the pancreas and bile ducts.

ERCP uses a thin, flexible, optic tube called an Endoscope. Anaesthetic Spray, Gargle, or Lozenge is used to numb the Throat and relax the Gag Reflex. Then, the scope is inserted through the throat and Oesophagus to the point where the bile ducts from the pancreas and gall bladder drain into the duodenum. A catheter is inserted through the scope and a contrast material is injected into the bile and pancreatic ducts. Then, several X-rays were taken simultaneously to view the abnormalities. The doctor may insert small tools which allow for obtaining a tissue sample, opening a blocked or narrowed bile duct, placing a stent, or removing gall stones.

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Cholecystectomy is the removal of the gall bladder. It is indicated in patients with painful gallstones. Laparoscopic gall bladder removal is a minimally invasive procedure where small incisions are made and fine surgical instruments are used to remove the gall bladder.

General Anaesthesia is given before the surgery. A small incision is made in the abdomen and a cannula is inserted. A Laparoscope that consists of a tiny camera is inserted through the cannula to view the internal organs. The surgeon inserts other cannulas to gently separate the gall bladder from its attachments and removes it through the opening. Then the incision is sutured and covered with sterile dressing.