Advanced Centre for General & GI Surgery
The gastroenterology department at Aster Hospital offers a world-class, dedicated facility for comprehensive management of diseases and disorders of the digestive system. The Gastroenterology team includes renowned and experienced surgical gastroenterologists, general, robotic and laparoscopic surgeons, medical gastroenterologists, bariatric surgeons, interventional endoscopists and stomach-care therapists with highly qualified support teams trained in basic and advanced endoscopy, nutrition and GI oncology. We also have a dedicated specialist in GI oncology, dealing with cancer of the GI tract.
Our Doctors
We have some of the best specialists from around the world, they bring years of experience and offer evidence-based treatment to ensure the best care for you.
FAQs
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
How to consult surgical team doctors?
You can take appointment through hospital website or by calling landline numbers. In Aster RV hospital there is a designated co Ordinator for surgical team, whom you can discuss the doctors available time and rescheduling the appointment or booking a video consult.
How to plan and schedule surgery?
Post consultation you can meet anaesthetist(PAC- Pre Anaesthetic Check-up )and undergo basic blood investigations, and submit insurance documents / finance counselling to avoid hassle free admission and surgical procedure.
What happens in outpatient department?
Generally, most of you will approach surgeon with primary diagnosis, however symptoms such as abdominal pain, swellings, weight loss, bleeding, etc will be further investigated and diagnosed. Plan of care will be discussed to patient and family members.
How many days do I have to get admitted?
Day care /one day/short stay admission: surgeries such as lap cholecystectomy / lap appendicectomy / lap hernia surgery
Early morning admission > 6 to 8 hours of fasting > pre op medications > surgery > post op monitoring in recovery room > overnight ward stay > discharge next day
Long stay admission: abdominal surgery, cancer surgery, intestinal surgery
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