Esophagectomy
An Esophagectomy is a surgery done for esophageal cancer to remove the esophagus (food pipe). This surgery restores eating ability by removing damaged tissue and reconstructing the digestive system. Surgeons can remove the esophagus and nearby lymph nodes through the chest or abdominal incisions. This operation is being done at Sahasra Hospitals using minimally invasive techniques. What is the procedure […]
Acid Reflux Surgery
It is a surgical treatment where a surgeon accesses the body’s interior components through the skin. The surgeon will make one large incision in the abdomen. A catheter may be inserted into the abdomen to stabilize the stomach wall and may be removed in one week. 2. Laparoscopic Surgery The surgeon will make 3-5 small incisions […]
Jaundice
Jaundice is a condition in which skin color turns yellowish. It happens when an excess amount of bilirubin circulating in the blood dissolves in the subcutaneous fat i.e., the layer just beneath your skin. This causes the yellowish discoloration of the skin. Causes An underlying medical condition that increases bilirubin production or hinders liver clearance […]
Robotic Surgery
How has Robotic Surgery transformed abdominal surgery? Numerous abdominal operations are now performed utilizing robots as a result of the quick adoption of new surgical technology and the high expectations of both patients and the general public. The most advanced method available today is robotic surgery, sometimes referred to as robot-assisted surgery. Dr. Srikanth Gadiyaram, […]
Gilmore Hernia/ Sportsman Hernia
Prakash (name changed), a 23-year-old medical student presented with groin and upper inner thigh pain of five months duration. He was suspected to have a testicular torsion when seen first by his family physician. Scans did not confirm this diagnosis. He was treated for several weeks with painkillers and antibiotics and saw little relief. During […]
Robotic Esophagectomy in Bangalore
Robotic surgery offers enhanced vision (3D) and adds precision to surgical tasks to be executed. Better vision, magnification, and precision are great advantages for surgeons performing a minimally invasive esophagectomy. Best Robotic Esophagectomy in Bangalore A 54-year-old patient was unable to take food for four months and was diagnosed to have a long tight narrowing […]
Laparoscopic liver surgery Bangalore
The photograph shows laparoscopic liver surgery with the removal of the specimen through a small incision. Laparoscopic surgery for liver tumor resection is associated with lesser blood loss, is associated with less pain, and faster recovery of the patient. Laparoscopic liver surgery in Bangalore The 60-year-old senior executive had a colon tumor removed three years […]
Gallstone treatment in Bangalore
Gallstones occur in 4% of the population. Patients presenting with recurrent pain or complications require treatment. Complications include acute cholecystitis (gallbladder infection), jaundice (because of bile duct stones), pancreatitis, and rarely intestinal obstruction (large stones migrating into the intestine). Gallstone treatment in Bangalore Gallstone surgery is done by laparoscopy and typically requires a 24-hour recovery […]
Gallbladder surgery and cholangiography
Gallbladder surgeon in Bangalore Cholangiography is done during laparoscopic gallbladder surgery to check for associated common bile duct stones and confirm anatomy in some difficult situations. This procedure requires radiological equipment called a ‘C arm’ in the operation theatre. Cholangiography helps surgeons take intraoperative (during surgery) decisions that ensure safety and also identify associated complications […]
Laparoscopic Gallstone Surgery/Difficult Gallbladder/Sahasra Hospitals Jayanagar/Bangalore
Image legend: TC is the colon(large intestine); GB gallbladder; D1 and D2 are the duodenal first and second parts. The TC is densely stuck to the gallbladder. Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery may be complicated in some patients because of dense inseparable adhesions in some patients. The surgeon may not be able to safely […]
