What is Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. It involves a detailed understanding of the normal action (physiology) of the gastrointestinal organs including the movement of material through the stomach and intestine (motility), the digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body, removal of waste from the system, and the function of the liver as a digestive organ. It includes common and important conditions such as colon polyps and cancer, hepatitis, gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), peptic ulcer disease, colitis, gallbladder and biliary tract disease, nutritional problems, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pancreatitis. In essence, all normal activity and disease of the digestive organs is part of the study of Gastroenterology.

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Upper GI Surgery Types

Bariatric surgery

We offer several leading weight-loss surgery options from various hospitals. Our bariatric surgeons perform the most minimally invasive bariatric surgeries across India.

Esophagus surgery

We perform a very high volume of esophagectomies (esophagus removal surgery), with excellent results. We treat a wide range of esophageal and swallowing disorders, often with less-invasive techniques that shorten your recovery.

Foregut surgery:

We have a wide variety of options to treat stomach and small intestine ailments. Our specialized hospitals are one of few along the country to offer an advanced type of gastroparesis surgery, called gastric stimulation

Hernia surgery

Our board-certified hernia surgeons have decades of experience treating both common and complicated hernias of all types. Our collaborative team often performs hernia repair surgery using minimally invasive or robotic techniques, offering multiple recovery benefits

GERD surgeries

Our major hospitals perform multiple minimally invasive procedures to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). These options, such as Nissen fundoplication, are considered a safe, long-term cure for chronic heartburn and acid reflux.

Surgical nutrition

Our hospitals deliver nutrition in liquid form directly to the intestine (via a feeding tube) or to the bloodstream (via an IV, called parenteral nutrition). they use the latest advances to perform all types of surgical nutrition procedures with precision and compassion.

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Our fellowship-trained colorectal surgeons expertly treat routine and rare problems of the large intestine (colon, rectum and anus). Advanced laparoscopic techniques enable us to protect healthy tissues and preserve more of your body's natural functions and your quality of life.

Liver, Pancreas and Bile Duct (GI HPB) Surgery

Our top hospitals surgeons perform complicated liver, pancreas and bile duct surgeries at volumes that rival most institutions in Asia We regularly remove hard-to-treat tumors and handle difficult cases that are referred from other centers

Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery

We offer elite surgical expertise through our medical partners for all types of cancers affecting the digestive tract. Our GI cancer surgery team includes acclaimed surgeons who specialize in treating certain types of GI cancers, such as esophageal cancer. We perform a high volume of intricate procedures to remove hard-to-treat tumors when other centers can't

Minimally Invasive GI Surgeries

Laparoscopic GI surgery: A surgeon guides sophisticated tools (with a magnified camera at the tip) through tiny incisions and views a magnified picture of the affected area on a computer screen