Gallbladder stone Surgery in Delhi

 Gallstones

Gallstone is not an uncommon problem and with the availability of the ultrasonography the diagnosis is increasing, so does the number of gallbladder stone surgeries. Certain questions come to one’s mind when diagnosed with gallstones.

What are the symptoms of gallstones?

Typical symptoms of gallstones are pain in the right upper abdomen which radiates to back and may be associated with vomiting. The pain is typically aggravated by the fatty food intake. A minority of the patients present with symptoms of hyperacidity. Sometimes if the stone slips into the bile duct patient may have jaundice or acute pancreatitis.

I have been diagnosed with gallbladder polyp when underwent ultrasound for gynaecological complaints, should I get surgery done?

Gallbladder polyps are to be operated if symptomatic, single polyp > 1cm size or increasing size on repeated ultrasounds. Follow up ultrasounds are to be done at 6 monthly intervals.

I got ultrasound for some other complaints and diagnosed with gallstones, should I get my gallbladder removed?

Approximately 60-70% of the people with gallstone will never develop any symptom for gallstones, hence surgery is not recommended for gallstone without symptoms. But do not delay surgery if symptoms develop (as mentioned above).

I had hyperacidity for long, my doctor got an ultrasound and gallstones were diagnosed, should I get operated?

Hyperacidity can be the symptom of gallstones. It is difficult be sure of that the symptom is due to gallstone or simple acidity. You should get surgery done while keeping in mind that there is a small chance of acidity not getting relieved. In such a case antacids will take care of the symptoms nicely.

I have gallstones, can gallbladder cancer develop in it?

There is no direct evidence linking gallstones with gallbladder cancer. ~97% of the gallbladder cancers have stones in it but on long term follow up <3% of gallstone patients will develop cancer. Single large stone > 3cm size is considered to be a risk but no concrete evidence is still available.

What is acute cholecystitis?

In simple term it can be defined as inflammation or infection of the gallbladder. Usually associated with gallstones but sometimes can occur without it (acalculuscholecystitis: such patients are usually sick).

When should I get operated with acute cholecystitis?

If it is uncomplicated cholecystitis and your surgeon is experienced enough, it can be operated within 2-3 days of attack of acute cholecystitis. But if the duration is longer from the day of attack of pain, it is preferable to wait for 4-6 weeks and then get operated (called as interval cholecystectomy).

I Had right upper abdominal pain and diagnosed to have gallstones which surgery should I prefer Laparoscopic(keyhole) or open?

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the procedure of choice for gallbladder removal, open surgery is reserved for cases in which either laparoscopy is not possible or there is suspicion of cancer.

What can happen to me after gallbladder removal?

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a very safe procedure. The complications are very few. You will be able tolerate a normal diet after the procedure. Few patients may have increased frequency of stools initially which improves in the subsequent days. Surgical complications are rare most important being bile duct injury which occurs in <0.75% of total surgeries.

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Colorectal Surgery in Delhi

Colorectal Surgeries

What Are Colorectal Diseases?

Colon and rectum combine to form the bowel. The purpose of the bowel is to eliminate the waste material after digestion. There are several conditions that affect the functioning of colon and rectum. If the disease is confined to colon, the condition is known as colon disease. Disease confined only to rectum is known as rectal disease. However, some diseases affect both the colon and the rectum. Such diseases are termed as colorectal diseases. Some of the examples of colorectal diseases include colorectal cancer, colon polyps, Ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. The patients with colorectal diseases experience several symptoms. These are abdominal pain, blood in the stool, rectal bleeding, and prolong constipation and diarrhea.

What Are The Causes Of Colorectal Diseases?

There are several causes of colorectal diseases. Some of them are:

• Age: Although colorectal disease may occur at any age; however people above the age of 50 years are at increased risk for developing colorectal diseases.
• Family history: Various colorectal diseases run in families. Examples of such diseases are colon polyps, and colon cancer.
• Inactive lifestyle: The risk of colorectal diseases increases with sedentary and inactive lifestyle. Such people have poor bowel movement. Thus, the waste material remains in the colon for prolong period and causes diseases.
• Smoking and intake of alcohol: Smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol increases the risk of colon polyps and colon cancer.
• Genetic mutations: Mutations in the genes may results in the development of colon polyps. Such polyps have high risk of progressing to colon cancer.
• Obesity: People who are obese and overweight have the increased tendency of excessive cellular growth in the colon. This may result in colorectal diseases.

When The Doctor Recommend Colorectal Surgeries?

There are several conditions when the doctor recommend colorectal surgeries. Some of the conditions are:

• Hemorrhoids: Patients suffering from hemorrhoids have swollen veins either inside or outside the rectum. The doctor may recommend hemorrhoidectomy (removal of hemorrhoids) when non-invasive methods are not useful.
• Colon and rectal cancer: The doctor recommend the patient to undergo surgery in case of colon and rectal cancer. During the surgery, the doctor may remove one (sigmoidectomy) or multiple (Abdominoperineal resection) organs.
• Inflammatory bowel disease: In advanced inflammatory bowel disease, when there is a damage of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract due to chronic inflammation, the doctor may recommend surgery. The patient may undergo colectomy in case the inflammation is confined to colon. However, if there is also a damage to rectum due to inflammation, the doctor may perform proctocolectomy.
• Other diseases: Other disease that requires surgical interventions includes Cecal volvulus, Diverticular disease, Ischemic colitis, Precancerous condition of colon, and Colon Trauma.

What Are The Various Types Of Colorectal Surgeries Available In Delhi?

Almost all the colorectal cancer are available at various hospitals in Delhi. You should consult with the best Following are some of the colorectal surgeries available in Delhi:

• Right hemicolectomy: The procedure for removing the colon from one side is known as hemicolectomy. During the right hemicolectomy, the doctor removes the right side of the colon and joins the remaining part of the colon with small intestine. The doctor performs this procedure in case of colon cancer or severe damage to the colon. If the patient is suffering from severe appendicitis that has affected the colon, the doctor may also remove the colon along with the appendix.
• Left hemicolectomy: During the left hemicolectomy, the surgeon removes the left cancerous or damaged part of the colon and joins the remaining part. The doctor may also remove the surrounding lymph nodes if the cancer has been suspected to invade the lymph nodes. The surgery takes around two to four hours. However, it may take longer if you have any underlying medical complications.
• Sigmoidectomy: Sigmoid section is the terminal part of the colon nearest to the rectum and anus. Procedure to remove this part of the colon is known as sigmoidectomy. Doctor may perform this procedure in several diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease. The doctor removes the damaged part of the sigmoid section and rejoins the healthy part of the colon to the rectum.
• Low anterior resection: The doctor performs the lower anterior resection surgery to treat the rectal cancer. During this surgery, the doctor removes the cancerous part of the rectum and joints the healthier rectum with the colon. During the open surgery, your doctor makes one long incision on your abdomen to gain access to the rectum and remove the cancerous part of rectum.
• Abdominoperineal resection: This is a major surgery during which the doctor removes the rectum, anus, and sigmoid colon. The doctor performs this procedure in case of cancer that spread to these organs. The doctor creates the stoma after the surgery. After few days your digestive system becomes active again.

How to Prepare For Colorectal Surgeries?

The preparation for the surgeries depends upon the type of colorectal surgery. You should follow all the instructions of your doctor before surgery. The doctor may perform comprehensive evaluation prior to surgery and your vital parameters are analyzed. Inform the doctor about the medicines you are taking. The doctor instructs you not to eat or drink 12 hours prior to surgery.

How Is The Recovery After Colorectal Surgeries?

Once the surgery is completed, you will be shifted to the ICU for monitoring. Once your vitals are stable, you will be shifted to the general ward. The doctors may allow you to drink fluid 24 hours after the surgery. The catheter is removed two-three days after the surgery. The doctors may encourage you to walk next day after surgery. You may discharge from the hospital within four to five days after the surgery. The doctor may call you for the follow-up fifteen days after the discharge.

What Are The Complications Of Colorectal Surgeries?

Colorectal surgery is a major surgery. You may have complications during or after the surgery. Some of the complications include infection, bleeding, loss of muscle function in the colon, and leakage from the connected colon.

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Gastrointestinal Cancer surgery in Delhi | Dr. Neeraj Geol

Gastrointestinal Cancer

What is gastrointestinal cancer?

Gastrointestinal cancer is characterized by the development of cancerous cells in the gastrointestinal system. The organs that may be affected during gastrointestinal cancer include the stomach, pancreas, small intestine, large intestine, colon, liver, rectum, and anus. In 2018, the new cases of gastrointestinal cancers were 4.8 million. The number of total deaths occurring throughout the world due to gastrointestinal cancer was 3.4 million. Gastrointestinal cancer accounts for almost 26% of the total cancer incidence globally. These cancers also have a share of around 35% in all cancer-related deaths. Early diagnosis helps in the effective management of the disease.

What are the various types of gastrointestinal cancer treated in Delhi?

Treatment of all types of gastrointestinal cancers is available in Delhi. Some of them are:

• Stomach Cancer: Stomach cancer is the development of malignant cells in the stomach. It is also known as gastric cancer. There are several types of stomach cancer. The most common type of stomach cancer is adenocarcinoma.
• Pancreatic Cancer: Pancreatic cancer initiates in the pancreatic tissues. The pancreas assists in the digestion of food and secretes necessary hormones. The most common type of pancreatic cancer is pancreatic duct adenocarcinoma. This cancer occurs in the duct that carries the digestive juice from the pancreas.
• Liver Cancer: Liver is present in the abdominal cavity and performs several functions. Liver cancer is of several types. The most common type is hepatocellular carcinoma which occurs in hepatocytes.
• Colorectal cancer: Cancer of the colon is known as colon cancer. Cancer of the rectum is known as rectal cancer. Both cancers are sometimes clubbed together and called colorectal cancer.
• Anal cancer: Cancer of the anal tissue is known as anal cancer. The most common type of anal cancer is squamous cell carcinoma.
• Esophageal cancer: Esophagus is a long hollow structure that extends from the oral cavity to the stomach. Esophageal cancer is the cancer of any tissue of the esophagus.

What are the symptoms of gastrointestinal cancer?

Symptoms of gastrointestinal cancer depend upon the site of cancerous tissues in the gastrointestinal tract.The symptoms of these cancers depend upon the location of the tumor.Some of the common symptoms of gastrointestinal cancer include abdominal swelling and pain, weight loss or loss of appetite, digestion problems, change in bowel frequency or narrowing of stool, diarrhea or constipation, tiredness or weakness, and black o tar-colored stool. Jaundice and difficulty in swallowing are other symptoms.

What are the causes of gastrointestinal cancer?

The exact cause of gastrointestinal cancer is not known. The information about the division of cells is stored in the DNA. However, due to certain factors, this information gets disturbed. It results in uncontrolled cell division resulting in the development of tumors. The tumor then moves to the nearby or distant lymph nodes and other organs.

What are the risk factors for gastrointestinal cancer?

Several factors increase the risk of gastrointestinal cancer. Some of them are:

• Gender: Men are at increased risk for developing gastrointestinal cancer than women.
• Underlying medical conditions: Several underlying diseases increase the risk of gastrointestinal cancer. Hepatitis A or B infection increases the risk of liver cancer. H. Pylori infection increases the risk of gastric cancer. Prolonged ulcers and gastritis also increase the risk of stomach cancer.
• Unhealthy lifestyle: People consuming alcohol, smoking, and unhealthy diets are at higher risk of developing gastrointestinal cancer.
• Age: The risk of gastrointestinal cancer increases with age.

How can I prevent the development of gastrointestinal cancer?

Various methods may reduce the risk of gastrointestinal cancer. Some of them are:

• Routine checkups, such as colonoscopy or abdominal imaging, in high-risk patients.
• Managing diseases such as gastritis, H. Pylori infection, and hepatitis.
• Leading a healthy lifestyle, i.e., limiting the consumption of alcohol, exercise quit smoking, and take a healthy diet.

You should consult with the best GI surgeon in Delhi to know more about the measures to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal cancer.

How does the doctor diagnose gastrointestinal cancer?

There are several ways to diagnose gastrointestinal cancer. These are:

• Physical examination: The doctor may evaluate the symptoms of the patients such as abdominal pain, weight loss, and loss of appetite.
• Laboratory tests: The doctor may advise the patients to undergo blood tests, urine tests, and stool tests to rule out the presence of other diseases.
• Other techniques: Techniques such as colonoscopy, endoscopy, MRI, CT scan, and ultrasound helps in determining the anatomical changes in the gastrointestinal tract.
• Biopsy: The doctor may obtain a small tissue sample from the suspected site and analyze it in the laboratory for malignancy.

Which doctors should I consult for the treatment of gastrointestinal cancer in Delhi?

Visit a specialized gastroenterologist for an initial evaluation of your condition. If the specialist suspects that you might have cancer, he may refer you to the gastrointestinal oncologist. The oncologist will perform a comprehensive analysis. If you have gastrointestinal cancer that requires surgery, the doctor may advise you to consult the best GI surgeon in Delhi.

What are the treatments for gastrointestinal cancer in Delhi?

Various options are available for gastrointestinal cancer treatment in Delhi. Some of the options are:

• Surgery: If the surgeon can easily reach the cancerous tissue, it is the preferred treatment option. The surgeon may remove the affected part. Radiotherapy or chemotherapy may accompany the surgery in killing those malignant cells that are difficult to reach.
• Chemotherapy: The doctor prescribes you chemotherapeutic medicines that kill the cancerous cells. The doctor may use this therapy along with radiation therapy or surgery.
• Radiation therapy: The doctor may also advise you to undergo radiation therapy. During the therapy the radiologists target the high-energy radiation on the cancerous cells, thereby killing them.

What is the prognosis of gastrointestinal cancer?

Prognosis depends upon several factors. These are the stage of diagnosis, age of the patient, organ involved, and response to treatment. People with cancer diagnosed at an early stage have a better outcome than those with cancer who progressed in the advanced stage.

How many days do I need to stay for treatment of gastrointestinal cancer in Delhi?

It depends upon the type of treatment and the stage of your disease. If you are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy are outpatient.

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