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Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai
The Gastrointestinal (GI) and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery Service was started in 1999 at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre with the establishment of a unit of consultants specialising in HPB and GI surgery. In 2006, this unit became a separate department. The department treats diseases of the digestive system, liver, pancreas and biliary tract.
About the Department
Consultants in the department have specialised in hepatobiliary surgery, liver transplantation, laparoscopic surgery, upper GI surgery, bariatric surgery and colorectal surgery. This surgical work is supported by gastroenterology, interventional radiology and endoscopy services.
HPB and GI surgeons perform hepatobiliary procedures, which include resections of the liver for tumours, surgery for obstructive jaundice, procedures for portal hypertension and surgical intervention for pancreatitis. With support from hepatology, endoscopy and interventional radiology services, a combined team approach is used for the management of liver tumours.
The department performs liver transplant surgery.
The department performs both open and laparoscopic HPB and GI surgeries. Laparoscopic procedures include fundoplication, cardiomyotomy, splenectomy, colorectal resections and bariatric procedures. Laparoscopic surgery is also performed for oesophageal diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and achalasia, and for other diseases that require upper GI surgery.
The department treats patients with the help of a team that includes surgeons, gastroenterologists, radiologists and other healthcare professionals.
Key Procedures
- Conventional (open) and laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder
- Emergency surgery for injuries, gastrointestinal bleeding, perforation, peritonitis, appendicitis, intestinal obstruction and other conditions
- Obesity surgery through a laparoscopic procedure
FAQ’s
Q1. When was the GI and HPB Surgery Service started?
The service was started in 1999 at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre. In 2006, the unit became a separate department.
Q2. What procedures does the department perform?
The department performs open and laparoscopic surgery for the gallbladder, emergency surgery for injuries, gastrointestinal bleeding, perforation, peritonitis, appendicitis and intestinal obstruction, laparoscopic obesity surgery, hepatobiliary procedures and liver transplant surgery.
Q3. Which hepatobiliary procedures are performed?
These include resections of the liver for tumours, surgery for obstructive jaundice, procedures for portal hypertension and surgical intervention for pancreatitis.
Q4. Which laparoscopic procedures are performed?
Laparoscopic procedures include fundoplication, cardiomyotomy, splenectomy, colorectal resections and bariatric procedures. Laparoscopic surgery is also performed for oesophageal diseases such as GERD and achalasia.
Q5. Does the department offer training programmes?
Yes. The department offers the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) Surgical Gastroenterology Programme of the National Board of Examinations (NBE) and a one-year GI Surgery Fellowship Programme.
What Differentiates Us
- A team of highly skilled surgeons, gastroenterologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals who work together to provide comprehensive care for our patients
- State-of-the-art facilities and technology, including minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgical equipment
- Personalised care with a focus on addressing the unique needs and concerns of the patients
- Recognized experts who teach and mentor the next generation of surgeons
- Well-recognised for the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) Surgical Gastroenterology Programme of the National Board of Examinations (NBE)
- First successful living-related liver transplant in the country and the first-ever liver transplant in Western India
- One of the most experienced centres for treating acute pancreatitis in India since the 1980s
- The pioneer in laparoscopic or minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery
- Treatment for high-risk patients, including those who are turned down for surgery by other institutions
- Active ongoing research and education with regular participation in national and international conferences
Key Technologies
- Laparoscopic and robotic surgical equipment
- Intraoperative x-rays (with C-arm x-ray machines)
- Intraoperative luminal endoscopy
- Lasers
- Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator (CUSA)
- Ultrasonic scalpel
Key Procedures
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Jaslok Hospital boasts over 300 eminent physicians, many of whom are trailblazers in their specialized domains. Moreover, they have garnered a reputation for devising groundbreaking and inventive clinical protocols.
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