Gastro Emergencies | Gastro Science Chennai

Gastro Emergency

What type of gastric emergency services do we cater to?

24x7 availability of gastroenterologists and surgeons.
24x7 trauma care, primarily abdominal injuries caused during road traffic accidents.
Emergency surgeries, like appendectomies and gallbladder removal.
Emergency treatment in cancer of the colon and rectum.
Handling cases of intestinal perforation and/or obstruction.

How well equipped is our infrastructure to handle gastric emergencies?

Our state-of-the-art infrastructure, radiology and laboratory services include:

Advanced imaging modalities that are useful during emergencies.
ICG camera system that allows rapid identification of the biliary system anatomy and reduces the risk of anastomotic leaks.

What kind of treatments & procedures does the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology offers?

At MGM Healthcare’s Institute of Gastroenterology, we are specialized in performing the following procedures. We have amongst the best team of gastroenterologists, surgeons and allied specialist who are highly trained in handling any conditions of the digestive system.

Endoscopy
- Esopha goscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Side-Viewing Scopy
- Gastroduodenoscopy
- Nasal UGI Scopy
- Paediatric Gastroscopy
- Paediatric Colonoscopy
- NBI Gastro-duodenoscopy
- NBI Colonoscopy
- Paediatric Side-Viewing Scopy
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Limited Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Double Channel Therapeutic Scopy
- Power Spiral Enteroscopy
Luminal Stenting
- Enteral Metallic stenting
- Colonic metallic stenting
- Esophageal metallic stenting
- Pyloro-Duodenal metallic stenting
ERCP Procedures
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Capsule Endoscopy
SpyGlass DS

What treatments and procedures is offered at the Department for General, Minimal Access (GI) & Bariatric Surgery?

Our general, gastroenterology and bariatric surgery department provides you with the latest and most innovative surgical treatment for gastrointestinal and bariatric conditions. We work in collaboration with other specialists as well as other departments to ensure continuity of care for even the most complex cases. We are amongst the best hospital in Chennai for the treatment of obesity and gastrointestinal disorders.

Upper GI Surgery
- Achalasia
- ernia, including paraesoohageal, ventral and hiatal - even complex re-operative cases
- Esophageal disease and cancer
- Gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) or severe heartburn
- GIST and other stomach tumours
- Heller myotomy
Lower GI Surgery
- Colon and rectal cancer
- Colon and rectal polyps
- Diverticular disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Inflammatory bowel disease
Advanced Hernia Surgury
- Inguinal hernias
- Umbilical hernias
- Ventral hernias
- MGM Institute of Bariatrics
  - Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
  - Laparoscopic gastric banding
  - gastric bypass
  - Diabetes/metobolic surgery
  - Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
- Proctology
  - Hemorrhoidectomy
  - Fissurectomy
  - Sphincterotomy
  - Fistulectomy
  - Pilondial sinus
  - Laser treatment for hemorrhoids, fissures, fistula and pilondial sinus
- Breast Surgery
  - Breast imaging including digital mammography, sonography, MRI and needle biopsy with imaging.
  - Genetic testing, counselling, prophylactic mastectomy and other high-risk prevention and management services.
  - Oncoplastic lumpectomy, skin sparing and nipple sparing mastectomy and other minimally invasive surgical options.
  - Sentinel node biopsy
  - Axillary lymph node dissection with lymphedema prevention protocols.