LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRO - INTESTINAL SURGICAL CARE

GASTRO - INTESTINAL SURGICAL CARE

ERCP:

ERCP is a diagnostic procedure designed to examine diseases of the liver, bile ducts and pancreas. The procedure is performed by using a long, flexible, viewing instrument about the diameter of a pen. The duodenoscope can be directed and moved around the many bends of the stomach and duodenum. .

ERCP is most commonly performed to diagnose conditions of the pancreas or bile ducts, and is also used to treat those conditions. It is used to evaluate symptoms suggestive of disease in these organs, or to further clarify abnormal results from blood tests or imaging tests such as ultrasound or CT scan. The most common reasons to do ERCP include abdominal pain, weight loss, jaundice or an ultrasound or CT scan that shows stones or a mass in these organs.

Endoscopy:

Endoscopy is normally part of a routine, comprehensive evaluation of your digestive system. An endoscopy is a test that looks inside the body. The endoscope is a long flexible tube which has a tiny camera and light on the end of it. This test can show what is wrong if you have abnormal bleeding, indigestion or difficulty swallowing. 

Colonoscopy:

Colonoscopy is a procedure in which a trained specialist uses a long, flexible, narrow tube with a light and tiny camera on one end, called a colonoscope or scope, to look inside your rectum and colon. Colonoscopy can show irritated and swollen tissue, ulcers, polyps, and cancer. The gastroenterologist carefully guides this instrument in various directions to look inside the colon. The picture from the camera appears on a monitor to provide a clear, magnified view of the colon lining.

Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery:

Now a days, most of the hernia are repaired laparoscopically. This means you are in the hospital for only 24 hours. Each type of hernia repair is different and depends on many factors like site of hernia, size of defect, associated medical conditions, type of hernia, affordability of patients and skill of surgeon.

In general Laparoscopic hernia repair is costlier as mesh used needs one side which is contact with intestine to be covered with special layer which makes sure intestines do not stick to the mesh. Then we need tackers (Screws) to fix the mesh. In addition cost of laparoscopic instruments tends to be more that open. 

Laparoscopic repair has clear advantage over open repair in the way of less pain, small scars, early return to work and daily activities. Laparoscopic repair is also associated with less recurrence.

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery:

Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder using a medical device called a laparoscope.Gallbladder removal is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures. Gallbladder removal surgery is usually performed with minimally invasive techniques and the medical name for this procedure is “Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy”.

Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is a minimally invasive surgery in which small incisions and specialized tools are used to remove a diseased or infected gallbladder.The gallbladder is a small organ located near your liver. It stores bile, which is a liquid produced in the liver. The gallbladder releases bile into the small bowel to help break down fats.Normal digestion is possible without a gallbladder. Removal is a treatment option if it becomes diseased or infected. 

Weight Loss Surgery:

Weight loss surgery helps people with extreme obesity to lose weight. It may be an option if you cannot lose weight through diet and exercise or have serious health problems caused by obesity. Bariatric surgical procedures cause weight loss by restricting the amount of food the stomach can hold, causing malabsorption of nutrients, or by a combination of both gastric restriction and malabsorption. Bariatric procedures also often cause hormonal changes. Most weight loss surgeries today are performed using minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopic surgery).Koshys Hospital is the Best 

Gastro - Intestinal Surgical Care