Gastroenterology is the medical branch that helps to diagnose and treat problems related to the digestive system. Physicians specialized in this area are called gastroenterologists.
They mainly focus on the body organs involved in the digestion and processing of food. These are the organs that start from the mouth to the ending of the anus.
Within the “digestive tract,” a gastro specialist can treat various diseases related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, alimentary canal, colon, rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver.
If you are experiencing any digestive health issues, consult a gastro specialist immediately. They can diagnose the health issues properly and can provide treatment or prevent it from getting worse. As a patient, you need to know some basic information about the most common conditions that affect your digestive system. This will help to communicate better with your doctor about your conditions. Here are some of the common gastro problems:
- Abdominal pain
- Anemia
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Bile duct disorders and biliary tract disease
- Carb intolerance
- Cholecystitis
- Celiac disease
- Constipation/diarrhea
- Diverticulitis
- Colitis
- Dysphagia
- Gallbladder stones and cancer
- Gas/bloating
- GERD – Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- GI Bleed – Gastrointestinal bleeding or gastrointestinal hemorrhage
- Pancreatic disorders
- Hiatal hernias
- Peptic ulcers
- Small bowel disorders
- colon polyps
The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at Sia Life Hospitals, Hyderabad, is dedicated to managing all the diseases mentioned above in both children and adults. We offer expert care in Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery, and Hepatology. Over the years, we are deemed to be one of the Best Gastroenterology Hospitals in Hyderabad.
Our multidisciplinary team of gastro doctors works together in coordination with radiologists, pathologists, and oncologists in order to provide personalized care for every patient coming to Sia Life Hospital. Be it a routine diagnostic test or a complex cancer treatment, and we are dedicated to provide faster diagnosis and advanced treatment with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures available.
- Colonoscopy
- ERCP – Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- Esophageal stenting
- Esophageal Dilation
- Sclerotherapy for hemorrhoids
- Sigmoidoscopy a minimally invasive procedure to see inside the rectum and lower part of the large intestine
- CBD stricture dilatation
- CBD stone removal/ stenting
- Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)
- Foreign body removal
- Endoscopic variceal ligation
- Small Bowel Enteroscopy
- Fundal glue injection/ Heater probe application
- Video Capsule Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Ryle’s tube placement
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy(PEG)
- 24-Hour pH Monitoring
- Polypectomy
- Naso-biliary drainage
- Cholangioscopy
- Pancreatic stone removal and stenting
- Biliary cytology
- Liver biopsy
We at Sia Life Hospital, the Department of Gastroenterology, employed a highly experienced team of physicians and surgeons who can deliver high-quality care for a wide range of GI conditions. The department provides surgical treatment for patients of any age group.
Here are some of the surgical gastrointestinal procedures done by our Gastroenterology Department at Sia Life:
- Open surgery to fix hernia problems
- Laparoscopic hernia repair
- Hepatopancreatobiliary surgery
- Polyp removal from the large intestine
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Liver Resection or Liver transplant
- Chemoembolization
- Hemostasis for gastrointestinal bleeding
- Esophagectomy for cancer
- Endoscopic mucosal resection
- Colorectal surgery
- Gallbladder removal
- Gastric banding
- Surgeries for liver cancer
- Management of liver trauma
- Radical cholecystectomy for bile duct and gallbladder cancer
- Surgical management of ulcerative colitis
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder stones
- Gallbladder removal surgery
- Resections for neuroendocrine and pancreatic cancers
We ensure that our Medical Gastroenterologists and Surgical Gastroenterologists can provide preventive treatment for multiple gastric disorders. Our labs and operation theatres are equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and advanced technology for a smooth surgical experience.