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 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 […]
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 […]
The tie between high fiber foods and optimal gut health:
When it comes to optimal gut health, what one eats makes a lot of difference. The gut microbes have to stay balanced for an optimal gut health and this is predominantly factored by the vitamins and minerals absorbed from the food we eat and the water content in the body. This has a direct connection […]
Reasons to visit a Gastroenterologist:
In today’s fast-food world where burgers and soda take the centre stage it is very important, we consciously observe the way our digestive system behaves. It is unfortunate that most of us take digestive disorders lightly and neglect seeking any medical assistance. In some cases, such carelessness leads to devastating complications. Therefore, it is very […]
Food to eat & avoid with GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux diseases)
What is GERD? GERD is a condition when the stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach. This backflow also referred as acid reflux irritates the lining of one’s esophagus. Acid reflux happens because of a valve at the end of the esophagus, the lower esophageal sphincter does not close […]
Fatty Liver causes, signs and prevention:
Did you know that the liver is the second largest organ in your body? Yes, it is true and the liver’s primary function is to remove toxins and process food nutrients. Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis, is a condition where excess fat is built-up in the liver cells. Fatty liver may cause […]
