Dept. of Surgical Gastroenterology
Precision Procedures for Digestive Wellness
At the Surgical Gastroenterology Department of St. Thomas Hospital, Chethipuzha, we are committed to providing advanced medical and surgical solutions for a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal and liver ailments. Our dedicated team of expert surgeons and healthcare professionals are equipped to offer tailored treatments and compassionate care to ensure your well-being.
We specialize in diagnosing and treating various gastrointestinal disorders, including acid disorders, peptic ulcer disease, Achalasia, esophageal motility disorders, and more. Our dedicated clinic addresses constipation, rectal bleeding, fissures, fistulas, and other proctology-related concerns. We offer comprehensive care for liver disorders, including cirrhosis, tumors (Hepatocellular carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma, Carcinoma gallbladder), hepatitis infections, and portal hypertension. Our experts provide specialized care for inflammatory bowel diseases such as Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
We offer a range of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including, Colonoscopy and Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy with biopsy and polypectomy, Esophageal Variceal Ligation (EVL), Sclero therapy, Hemo clipping, and other interventions for variceal bleeding. ERCP for biliary and pancreatic disorders, including stenting and stone extraction. Our skilled surgeons perform open and laparoscopic surgeries for esophageal, stomach, intestinal, colo-rectal, adrenal, liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic diseases, including cancers. Keyhole surgeries for gallstones, Hiatus Hernia, Achalasia cardia, and more. Complex procedures such as Whipple's procedure, RAMPS, and interventions for portal hypertension.
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Some pancreatic cancers in the head of the pancreas may have grown into nearby blood vessels. Your surgeon might know this from the scans you had or they may find out during your operation. A resection involves the surgeon removing part of the affected blood vessel and joining it back together.