Overview

The Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery at Holy Family Hospital provides advanced surgical care for a wide range of gastrointestinal and abdominal conditions. Our expert team is renowned for treating cancers of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, colon, gallbladder, and liver, using both conventional and minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. With a multidisciplinary approach and state-of-the-art technology, we ensure that patients receive personalized care, faster recovery times, shorter hospital stays, minimal discomfort, and improved outcomes. Whether it’s a routine procedure, a highly specialized surgery, or the treatment of complex GI conditions, our goal is to deliver the best possible care with compassion and precision.

Key Services Offered

Our department specializes in providing comprehensive care for gastrointestinal diseases, offering a range of treatments such as:

  • Comprehensive GI Cancer Care: Comprehensive care for cancers of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
  • Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgeries: Reduced recovery time and smaller incisions for various abdominal conditions.
  • Pancreatic and Liver Surgeries: Advanced procedures for tumors and other conditions affecting the pancreas and liver.
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Abdominal Conditions: Such as reflux esophagitis, achalasia, Barrett’s esophagus, and more.
  • Diagnostic Laparoscopy: A minimally invasive procedure to diagnose complex abdominal conditions.
  • Biopsy: To consider Biopsy as and when required
Procedures Offered

Our department offers a variety of surgical procedures tailored to treat specific gastrointestinal conditions, including:

  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Removal of the gallbladder through a small incision, ideal for treating gallstones and other gallbladder diseases.
  • Laparoscopic Radical Cholecystectomy: A precise procedure to remove gallbladder cancer through small incisions.
  • Laparoscopic Upper GI Surgeries: Treatments for conditions like gastric ulcers, achalasia, GERD, and hiatus hernia, Gastric GIST.
  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeries: Minimally invasive surgeries for both benign and cancerous conditions of the colon and rectum.
  • Whipple's Resection (Pancreatectomies): Surgery to remove tumors from the pancreas, lower bile duct..
  • Liver Resections: Surgery to remove tumors from the liver.
  • Diagnostic Laparoscopy: A minimally invasive procedure used for diagnostic purposes and biopsies.
  • Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Removal of the appendix through small incisions.
  • GI Oncologic Surgeries: Comprehensive oncologic care for cancers of the GI tract done in bth open and laparoscopically.
Facilities & Equipment

The Department of GI Surgery is equipped with the latest technology to perform both conventional and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries. Our advanced facilities include:

  • State-of-the-art Laparoscopy Systems: Including basic and advanced laparoscopic unit Enabling minimally invasive procedures for safer surgeries and quicker recovery.
  • Robotic Surgery Systems: For precise and complex surgical interventions.
  • Modern Surgical Suites + Operation Theater: Equipped with advanced tools and monitoring systems.
  • Dedicated Intensive Care Units (ICUs): Offering post-operative care and recovery in a safe and supportive environment.
  • High-Definition Imaging Systems: Enabling detailed imaging technology for pre-operative and post-operative assessment of disease problems.
  • Post-operative Care Units: Providing close monitoring and recovery support in a comfortable environment.
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