Surgical Gastroenterology

Surgical Gastroenterology (SGE) also called as Gastrointestinal surgery (GI Surgery) is highly evolved and specialized area of surgery that deals with surgical problems of the digestive system which includes organs like Oesophagus, Stomach, Small intestine, Large intestine, Rectum, Anal canal, Liver, Pancreas, Spleen, Gall bladder, Bile duct & Retroperitoneal Tumours. Surgery may be used to remove a cancerous or noncancerous growth or damaged part of the body, such as the intestine. It may also be used to repair a problem like a hernia (a hole or weak spot in the wall of the abdomen). Diseases of the GI system are among the most common disorders in India.

The Department of Surgical Gastroenterology at Sacred Heart Hospital aims at providing the standard of care in surgical gastroenterology which is affordable to everyone. It deals with disorders of the digestive system which include the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, appendix, colon, anal canal, pancreas, liver, gall bladder and retroperitoneum.

The coordination of this department with Medical Gastroenterology, Oncology, Radiology, General Surgery, Anesthesia, Pathology and Microbiology helps in providing multidisciplinary care to the patient.